Conservation Biology

This FAPESP-funded position connects animal and comparative physiology with science education. The fellow will identify concepts suitable for young audiences, develop children’s or youth narratives about animals with extreme physiological capabilities, pilot the material in schools, and evaluate understanding and reception. Expected outputs include an educational work and an original science-education publication. Apply by 30 October 2026 using the instructions on the official advertisement, with a curriculum summary, recommendation, cover letter and research proposal of up to two pages.

Rufford accepts applications throughout the year for nature-conservation projects in eligible developing or emerging-economy countries. Its staged programme starts with grants up to GBP 7,000 and can progress through later grants to GBP 18,000. It is aimed at building early-career conservation experience through practical projects. There is no fixed application deadline; later grant stages have their own eligibility requirements.

This FAPESP-funded position connects animal and comparative physiology with science education. The fellow will identify concepts suitable for young audiences, develop children’s or youth narratives about animals with extreme physiological capabilities, pilot the material in schools, and evaluate understanding and reception. Expected outputs include an educational work and an original science-education publication. Apply by 30 October 2026 using the instructions on the official advertisement, with a curriculum summary, recommendation, cover letter and research proposal of up to two pages.