EDGE Fellowships 2022

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The call for 2023-2025 EDGE Fellowship applications from the Africa region is now OPEN.

One of the most effective ways ZSL’s EDGE of Existence programme is working to secure the future of EDGE species is by awarding two year Fellowships to future conservation leaders (“EDGE Fellows”) working on poorly-known EDGE fish, gymnosperms, bird, mammal, amphibian, reptile, shark or ray species.

The two-year Fellowship comprises of:

  • A 4-week Conservation Tools training course at the beginning of the programme to provide Fellows with essential training in techniques to plan and implement their project;
  • A grant of £10,000 to undertake a 2-year project on a top-priority EDGE species;
  • Ongoing technical support via online modules, web-based tutorials/seminars, and field visits throughout the Fellowship;
  • One-to-one support from a scientific advisor based at ZSL or a partner organization;
  • A 2-week Conservation Leadership training course in London on successful completion of Fellowship to help Fellows prepare for the next stage of their career.

You may be eligible for an EDGE Fellowship if you:

  • Focus your work on an EDGE species included on the 2022 curated list.
  • Are an early-career conservation biologist or wildlife manager (less than 10 years’ experience).
  • Are a resident of a country in which the proposed focal species occurs.

Project- The project must focus on a fish, gymnosperms, mammal, amphibian, reptile, bird, shark or rayEDGE species found on the 2022 curated EDGE list.

  • Priority is given to EDGE species where limited research has been done and/or that currently receive little or no conservation attention.
  • Projects should fit into the following categories: (1) applied research and conservation planning; (2) implementation of recommended conservation actions.
  • EDGE fellowships must include a component of ecological research and data collection and a component of social research and outreach/education; we therefore look for both components in a successful application.

Applicant- Fellowships are aimed at early-career (less than 10 years’ paid experience) conservation biologists or wildlife managers.

  • Applicants should be nationals and/or residents of the country in which the proposed focal species occurs.
  • Individuals must be able to communicate in English.
  • EDGE Fellowships are awarded as two-year projects and are non-transferable.
  • Support must be provided to the applicant from an in-country supervisor, for example a university project supervisor, or senior colleague or associate.
  • Individuals must be computer literate and able to use basic Microsoft packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
  • Those applying for a project that involves diving should: Be “fit to dive” and able to pass a PADI diving medical; Hold a PADI Advanced open water SCUBA Diving certification or equivalent; Have at least 30 logged dives.

For all details: https://www.edgeofexistence.org/apply-now/

Application deadline: 23:59 (BST) 17th July 2022

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