Application for the A. G. Leventis African Biodiversity Fellowship 2022 is ongoing!<\/p>\n
It offers NGO, government, and business employees working on biodiversity conservation, as well as researchers in academic institutions, the opportunity to engage with researchers based at the University of Oxford, and to benefit from the training, resources, and opportunities the University has to offer.<\/p>\n
To apply successfully, kindly read through this piece to learn the full details about this award- the eligibility criteria, requirements, application deadline, and more. The table below will give you an overview of what you should expect.<\/p>\n
This new Fellowship programme, launched in September 2022 is run by Professor Milner-Gulland, Tasso Leventis Professor of Biodiversity in the Department of Biology, and her team in the Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science. <\/p>\n
The scheme offers the chance to spend up to three months at Oxford, attending training courses, networking and 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.<\/p>\n
Due to the generous support of the A. G. Leventis Foundation, this new program will enable us to host three visitors per year*.<\/p>\n
Our vision is for this programme to leverage Oxford\u2019s 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. <\/p>\n
Visitors will be given vital time and support to, for example: realize the potential of their datasets, design and test their conservation strategies, to develop new ideas, attend training courses, network with potential collaborators, and to share their knowledge and experience with their Oxford-based peers. <\/p>\n
This will benefit everyone: the practitioners themselves, researchers, students, and the wider university. Most importantly, it will enable more effective and sustainable biodiversity conservation into the long term, on the ground.<\/p>\n
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\u2019s colleges, attending Evensong, punting, birdwatching, and other \u2018tourist\u2019 activities, not to mention becoming immersed in British culture, food and customs, and importantly, making long-lasting friendships and collaborative relationships.<\/p>\n
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 \u201cbuddy\u201d. 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. <\/p>\n
If you are a senior member of staff, who would benefit from the opportunities offered by taking part in our programme 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 this scheme may be right for you.<\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
*NB This scheme is open to African nationals only <\/strong><\/p>\n Click on the BUTTON <\/strong>below to apply.<\/p>\n