A. G. LEVENTIS AFRICAN BIODIVERSITY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME 2025 FOR AFRICAN RESEARCHERS – UK
When is the application deadline: 29th October 2024
Tell me about A. G. Leventis African Biodiversity Fellowship Programme: This new fellowship program, launched in September 2021, is led by Professor Milner-Gulland, Tasso Leventis Professor of Biodiversity in the Department of Biology, and her team in the Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science. It offers employees from NGOs, government, and businesses working on biodiversity conservation, as well as researchers in academic institutions, the opportunity to engage with researchers based at the University of Oxford and benefit from the training, resources, and opportunities the University offers. The scheme allows spending up to three months at Oxford, attending training courses, networking, creating collaborations, writing papers, and developing ideas. It also offers remote support, training, and networking opportunities before and after the time spent in Oxford. Successful applicants can spend their fellowship in any department of the university as long as their project is within the sphere of conservation.
The program will have three core aims:
- To support conservation practitioners in the local and international NGO sectors, government officials designing and implementing conservation policies, and businesses developing and implementing corporate biodiversity strategies to build their skills, capabilities, and networks and thereby enhance their ability to contribute to conservation in their home country.
- To ensure that Oxford’s research is informed by and meaningful for real-world conservation issues and is carried out in collaboration with in-country end-users.
- To build long-term relationships between Oxford researchers and conservation practitioners, strengthening Oxford’s ability to make a real-world difference.
What type of scholarship is this? Fellowship
Who is eligible for A. G. Leventis African Biodiversity Fellowship? If you are a senior member of staff who would benefit from the opportunities offered by taking part in our program and stepping away from your NGO, government, or business environment and commitments for a short period of time to develop new strategic approaches, write up their ideas, or build partnerships, then the A. G. Leventis African Biodiversity Fellowship scheme may be right for you.
Alternatively, if you are at a relatively early stage in your career and would benefit from the academic possibilities offered by the University of Oxford and the ICCS group, you are also particularly welcome to apply. Particularly if you would benefit from learning new skills, analyzing and writing up your datasets, and building an international network.
*NB This Scheme Is Open To African Nationals Only
Which countries are eligible? African countries
Where will the award be taken? UK
How many fellowships will be given? 3
What is the benefit of A. G. Leventis African Biodiversity Fellowship Programme? Our vision is for this program to leverage Oxford’s research strengths and advantages in terms of access to resources and networking opportunities to support those working in biodiversity conservation in their home countries to build essential collaborations and opportunities. Visitors will be given vital time and support to, for example, realize the potential of their datasets, design and test their conservation strategies, develop new ideas, attend training courses, network with potential collaborators, and share their knowledge and experience with their Oxford-based peers. This will benefit everyone: the practitioners themselves, researchers, students, and the wider university. Most importantly, it will enable more effective and sustainable biodiversity conservation in the long term, on the ground.
A comprehensive fellowship experience, the experience we provide for fellows extends far beyond academic inputs. Our program considers their entire experience in the UK, offering opportunities to take part in activities such as visiting the many museums and historic colleges Oxford has to offer, formal banqueting in Oxford’s colleges, attending Evensong, punting, birdwatching, and other ‘tourist’ activities, not to mention becoming immersed in British culture, food, and customs, and importantly, making long-lasting friendships and collaborative relationships.
We ensure that visitors are paired in advance with an academic working in their particular area of interest, and they also get an early career researcher to act as a “buddy.” This benefits both the visitor and the early career researcher. This mentoring system ensures that our visitors have two points of contact, for academic experiences but also for cultural and practical questions, and for socializing.
How long will the program last? Up to 3 months
How to apply for A. G. Leventis African Biodiversity Fellowship Programme:
Click here to apply to be a Leventis African Biodiversity Fellow in 2025: bit.ly/Leventis2025
Visit A. G. Leventis African Biodiversity Fellowship Programme Webpage for Details
Source: afterschoolafrica