Deadline: 21st July 2025 | Lead a conservation project for a unique, threatened species while gaining training, funding, and mentorship.
The EDGE Fellowship 2026 supports early-career conservationists in implementing real-world projects focused on Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered (EDGE) species. Over a 28-month period, fellows receive funding, training, mentorship, and the chance to build their leadership in biodiversity protection.
Eligibility:
• National of (or resident in) a country where your chosen EDGE species occurs
• Less than 10 years of paid conservation experience
• Project must target a species on the official 2026 EDGE list
Description:
Fellowship runs from January 2026 to May 2028. It includes two in-person training courses in the UK: a four-week Conservation Tools Course and a two-week Conservation Impact Course. Fellows lead two-year field-based conservation projects under ZSL’s guidance.
Benefits:
• £10,000 grant to implement conservation project
• Six weeks of professional training in the UK
• Continuous mentorship and coaching to manage budgets and leverage further support.
This opportunity is ideal for conservationists from Brunei or Southeast Asia working on EDGE species and looking to gain leadership experience.
Find out more and apply at the official link below:
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Apply before 21st July, 2025