Kleinhans Fellowship for Community Forestry

OPPORTUNITY DETAILS

Nonprofit organization

Rainforest Alliance

Area

America

Host Country

United States of America

Deadline

01 Mar 2025

Opportunity type

Fellowships

Opportunity funding

Not funding

Eligible Countries

This opportunity is destined for all countries

Eligible Region

All Regions

The Kleinhans Fellowship provides a two-year stipend of US$20,000 per year to support research addressing challenges faced by community forest enterprises (CFEs). This research focuses on solutions to real-world problems. The planning, implementation, and dissemination of research results will be carried out in a participatory manner to ensure practical value for communities and inform their action plans.

Research Topics:

Markets for lesser-known species and non-timber forest products (NTFPs).
Biodiversity management practices.
Social organization and governance.
Multi-community enterprises.

Eligibility:

Master’s degree in forestry, ecology, botany, environmental science, or a related field.
Doctoral candidates or post-doctoral researchers are preferred.

Application:

Applications are accepted starting six months before the deadline. Submit:

A research proposal (maximum seven pages).
A budget.
A curriculum vitae or resume.
Two letters of recommendation.
A list of funding sources.

Applications can be submitted in English, Spanish, or Portuguese.

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