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Fully-Funded To USA: Global Forest Watch Tech Fellowship 2018

Note: To successfully apply for this scholarship, ensure you read all instructions on this page.

The Global Forest Watch and the World Resources Institute invites application for the first-ever GFW Tech Fellowship for tech innovators, journalists, conservationists, campaigners, law enforcement officers, lawyers, scientists, analysts, cartographers and indigenous leaders who are committed to expanding their forest monitoring experience and sharing this knowledge with others in their networks.

The GFW Tech Fellowship will equip the most innovative and dedicated forest protection advocates around the world with the skills and cutting-edge technologies to help halt deforestation.

Application Deadline: 15th July 2018

Eligible Countries:

South AmericaCentral AfricaSoutheast Asia
BoliviaBurundiBrunei
BrazilCameroonIndonesia
ColombiaCentral African RepublicMalaysia
EcuadorDemocratic Republic of the CongoPapua New Guinea
French GuianaEquatorial GuineaTimor Leste
GuyanaGabon
PeruRepublic of the Congo
SurinameRwanda
VenezuelaUganda

Type: Fellowships

Value Of Scholarships:

  • Ongoing mentorship and training opportunities with GFW staff and partners
  • A stipend of $6,000 USD
  • Access to additional funds to support direct costs, such as in-country travel, trainings, equipment or conference fees
  • Round trip airfare to Washington, D.C., visa costs, transportation and accommodations for the three-day tech camp
  • Communication coverage in WRI’s newsletters, blogs and social media

Eligibility: The ideal fellow will:

  • Offer innovative ideas on strategies to protect forests
  • Exhibit passion for solving environmental challenges
  • Understand the potential of harnessing technology for social and environmental good
  • Maintain networks through which they will share skills and lessons learned
  • Represent diverse genders, geographies, sectors and educational backgrounds
  • Champion innovative solutions for tackling complex drivers of deforestation

How To Apply: To apply to the 2018 GFW Tech Fellowship, please complete the application and submit it no later than June 15th, 2018. The five fellows selected for this first cohort will be notified of selection by July 1st.

Please review the FAQs here and write to [email protected]  with remaining questions.

 

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