NatureNet Science Fellows Program, USA: Apply by 01 January 2021

December 14, 2020

Designation/Position- NatureNet Science Fellows Program

The Nature Conservancy invites application for NatureNet Science Fellows Program from eligible and interested candidates

About- The Nature Conservancy’s NatureNet Science Fellowship operates on the principle that – to address the scope and scale of these environmental challenges – TNC needs to foster a new generation of interdisciplinary conservation science leaders. NatureNet Science Fellows Program

Research/Job Area- Conservation science

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Eligibility/Qualification–

Eligible individuals will start a postdoctoral position by September 1 of the year they start the fellowship or hold a postdoctoral position, with at least two years remaining on the position, at an accredited university or research institution at the time of application.
Applicants must have completed their doctorate within five years of the application close date.
Please contact the NatureNet Program Director if there are extenuating circumstances that have caused significant educational or employment disruption resulting in an applicant holding their doctorate for more than five years.
Applicants who have not yet completed their doctorate must clearly indicate on the application that the degree is expected to be awarded no later than September 1 of the year they start the fellowship.
special consideration will be given to applicants working with academic mentors from historically black and tribal colleges, Hispanic serving institutions, and international universities from Africa, Asia, and Latin and South America. Applicants from any accredited college or university are welcome to apply.

Job/Position Description-

The NatureNet Science Fellowship is an investment in the Conservancy’s future relevance and effectiveness. Additionally, the projects undertaken by the Fellows are where the organization is making some of its most important breakthroughs in climate change science with direct application across all the Conservancy’s global priorities: lands, water, climate, oceans and cities.

Dispersal of fellowship funds starts between May 1 and October 1.

Postdoctoral Fellows may apply for a maximum research stipend totally $118,000 including 10.5 percent IDC over two years. Fellowships are expected to run for two consecutive years. Second-year renewal is contingent upon satisfactory progress and contribution to the collective program.

How to Apply-

Applications are due by January 1, 2021 and must be submitted through the NatureNet application portal here.

Applicants may submit only ONE application, but may develop multi-organizational teams (including mentors/team members from multiple universities). The application requires the following components:

Select the project you are applying to from this list. Questions? Please direct all project and application related questions to the NatureNet Program Director
Cover letter (2 page, single spaced, size 11-point font, 1-inch margins). Applicants should not use cover letters to restate or extend material presented in the proposal or vita. Thoughtful, well-crafted cover letters improve the likelihood that competitive proposals will be identified during the initial stages of proposal evaluation. Applicants should
1. Describe their research experience and suitability for the program,
2. Illustrate how their previous experience strengthens their ability to develop and implement the proposed research,
3. Speak to their interest in a career in conservation, and
4. Indicate how the program will help achieve career goals.

Research proposal (5 pages (not including figures or references), single spaced, size 11-point font, 1-inch margins). The proposal should clearly articulate the research approach and methods including plans for engaging relevant stakeholders; address potential challenges and describe alternative strategies as appropriate; articulate intermediate benchmarks for success; and include a basic understanding of how appropriate “people factors” (e.g. community culture, gender, race, religion, ethnicity) can influence or be influenced by the proposed environmental action. Most importantly, within this context projects should demonstrate a clear potential for delivering results within the 2-year timeframe. Applicants must develop their projects with the support of their University mentors.
Curriculum Vitae or resume.
Two letters of recommendation to be submitted through the online application system. References should speak to the applicant’s ability to complete the proposed project within the 2-year time frame, and how the project relates to past work/skills. Letters of recommendation from project mentors will not be accepted.
Letter of support from your University mentor. Mentors should speak to importance of project for their overall research program or University, the applicant’s ability to complete the proposed research within the 2-year time frame, and the role they will play in mentoring the applicant through the project. The applicant is expected to engage in co-development of the proposal and proof of co-development will be assessed during proposal review.
Research budget Click here for Budget Template. Each proposal must contain a budget for each year of support requested. The amounts for each budget line item requested must be documented and justified in a separate Budget Justification Document as specified in the Budget Template. The proposal may request funds under any of the categories listed so long as the item and amount are considered necessary and reasonable.

Program Contacts

Dawn O’Neal, Ph.D., Director of Strategic Initiatives and Program Director for NatureNet Science Fellows

Kassie Morton, NatureNet Science Fellows Project Manager

Email naturenetscience@tnc.org with questions.