Kleinhans Fellowship for Community Forestry

The Kleinhans Fellowship provides a two-year stipend of US$20,000 per year to support research addressing challenges faced by community forest enterprises (CFEs). This research focuses on solutions to real-world problems. The planning, implementation, and dissemination of research results will be carried out in a participatory manner to ensure practical value for communities and inform their action plans.

Research Topics:

• Markets for lesser-known species and non-timber forest products (NTFPs).
• Biodiversity management practices.
• Social organization and governance.
• Multi-community enterprises.

Eligibility:

• Master’s degree in forestry, ecology, botany, environmental science, or a related field.
• Doctoral candidates or post-doctoral researchers are preferred.

Application:

Applications are accepted starting six months before the deadline. Submit:

• A research proposal (maximum seven pages).
• A budget.
• A curriculum vitae or resume.
• Two letters of recommendation.
• A list of funding sources.

Applications can be submitted in English, Spanish, or Portuguese.