{"id":3367,"date":"2025-06-20T13:40:10","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T13:40:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.makeoverarena.com\/?p=3367"},"modified":"2026-08-19T07:32:49","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T07:32:49","slug":"edge-of-existence-fellowship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/makeoverarena.com\/scholarships\/edge-of-existence-fellowship\/","title":{"rendered":"EDGE of Existence Fellowship 2026: Apply for Early-Career Conservation Leaders"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you an early-career conservationist with a passion for protecting the planet\u2019s most extraordinary and endangered wildlife? The EDGE of Existence Fellowship 2026 is now open for applications!<\/p>\n

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EDGE of Existence Fellowships 2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This impressive 28-month program offers emerging conservation leaders the opportunity to implement impactful projects targeting Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered (EDGE) species \u2014 some of the world\u2019s most remarkable yet threatened animals and plants.<\/p>\n

Supported by the Zoological Society of London (ZSL), the EDGE Fellowship equips fellows with funding, in-depth training, mentorship, and professional development support to drive conservation in regions where it’s most urgently needed.<\/p>\n

Summary Table: EDGE Fellowship 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Program Element<\/strong><\/td>\nDetails<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fellowship Duration<\/strong><\/td>\n28 months (January 2026 \u2013 May 2028)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fellowship Grant<\/strong><\/td>\nMinimum of \u00a310,000 for project implementation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Training<\/strong><\/td>\n6 weeks total: 4-week Conservation Tools Course + 2-week Impact Course in UK<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Eligibility<\/strong><\/td>\nEarly-career conservationists working on listed EDGE species in eligible countries<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Key Dates<\/strong><\/td>\nExpression of Interest: 21 July 2025
\nFull Application: 01 September 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Application Process<\/strong><\/td>\nTwo stages: Expression of Interest & Full Proposal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fellowship Regions<\/strong><\/td>\nGlobal (priority to projects outside G10, EU, Australia, NZ, South Korea)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mentorship & Support<\/strong><\/td>\nOngoing mentorship, training, and coaching through ZSL & partners<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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What is the EDGE Fellowship?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The EDGE Fellowship is a unique leadership development initiative tailored for conservationists at the early stages of their careers.<\/p>\n

Spanning over two years, it enables fellows to lead critical conservation projects targeting species on the EDGE Species List \u2014 those that are both evolutionarily distinct and facing a high risk of extinction.<\/p>\n

Fellowship Benefits<\/strong><\/h3>\n