Deadline: June 10, 2026
Applications for the EDGE Fellowship 2027-2029 are now open. The EDGE Fellowship is a comprehensive capacity-sharing initiative designed to drive conservation action through strategic support to early-career conservationists from regions of high biodiversity importance. From 2027 each annual cohort will include at least 14 EDGE Fellows from countries outside the G12, EU, New Zealand, and South Korea.
The 28-month Fellowship equips participants with the skills, resources, and networks needed to deliver impactful conservation for Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered (EDGE) species. More than just a training programme, the EDGE Fellowship is an immersive leadership experience. It empowers emerging conservationists to take on leadership roles in their countries and regions. The fellowship is carefully designed to build real-world conservation skills: from designing and managing projects and budgets to communicating science, engaging communities, and implementing lasting conservation strategies.
Through the Fellowship, they aim to build a global network of highly skilled, locally grounded leaders who can spearhead conservation action where it is most needed and for species that receive the least attention.
Benefits
The EDGE Fellowship is 28-months long and each EDGE Fellow can expect:
- Six-weeks of training in-person
- Support to develop a comprehensive project plan
- A grant of GBP 15,000 for project implementation
- Wraparound mentorship and professional development opportunities
Eligibility
They are looking for early-career conservationists who:
- are committed to leading conservation action for an eligible EDGE species;
- are nationals or long-term residents of the country where the project will take place with strong links to the specific region or landscape;
- can demonstrate the local conservation need for their proposed work;
- are ready to take part in training, mentoring and peer learning as part of the Fellowship;
- want to become part of a global network of EDGE Fellows working to protect extraordinary and overlooked species.
Application
The 2027 call will use a two-stage application process. Applicants should first submit an Expression of Interest using the form below. Shortlisted applicants will then be invited to submit a full application.
Click here to complete the expression of interest form
For more information, visit EDGE Fellowship.
