The Center for Collaborative Conservation’s Fellows Program provides funding and training to students, faculty, and practitioners who use a collaborative approach to help communities improve their livelihoods and achieve conservation goals. Our growing network of Fellows stays connected to the CCC and their cohort during and after the fellowship for lifelong friendship and learning. For a comprehensive view of our program, check out our CCC Fellows Program 10-year review: Assessment of impacts.
Applications closed November 3, 2023. Thank you to everyone who applied, see timeline below.
The Fellows Program is for those interested in conservation at any stage of their careers– whether a graduate student, a mid-career professional or academic, or an experienced practitioner. This innovative program provides funding, training, and a community of practice to plan and implement on-the-ground projects.
Past Fellows projects have included:
Who should apply:
Individuals or teams representing organizations or existing collaboratives may apply. We accept project proposals from:
The CCC is strongly committed to the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) efforts of Warner College of Natural Resources. The Fellows Program seeks to increase the diversity and representation of our Fellows to provide deeper cultural learning among the cohort, and increase collaborative research, education, and practice opportunities for underserved communities. In addition, we recognize that COVID-19 has disproportionately affected people and communities of color, individuals with disabilities/chronic illness, and those with limited financial resources. As such, we encourage applications from individuals who identify as belonging to an underrepresented group, and/or projects that focus on underserved or marginalized communities.
Those interested in becoming a Fellow should submit a proposal by November 3, 2023. Leading up to this date, applicants will have multiple opportunities to learn what is likely to be successful, have their questions about the project or overall goals of the program answered, and gain additional ideas and preliminary feedback.
Three virtual information sessions will be held on 9/27 (9:00-10:00 am)MT, 9/29 (12-1 pm)MT, and 10/5 (5-6 pm)MT. Allison Brody, CCC’s Associate Director of Learning, will be available throughout September and October to support the proposal preparation process by answering questions about project ideas, proposal format and content, and address other questions and concerns.
Interested applicants should learn more through scheduled virtual Information Sessions and direct outreach to CCC’s Associate Director of Learning, Allison Brody (allison.brody@colostate.edu) (schedule a meeting here).
PROPOSAL TIMELINE
Project proposal submitted | By November 3, 2023 |
Review Committee selects finalists | January 15, 2024 |
Travel and other logistical needs to attend Fellows Training Retreat in April | January 15-April, 2024 |
Fellowship begins with orientation meeting | March 2024 |
Submit a Project Proposal:
Cohort 14 RFP
Partnership Levels of Engagement
Project Proposal Review Criteria
Successful project proposals will describe:
Questions? Contact Allison.brody@colostate.edu
$67,900 awarded to 10 Fellows working on 5 projects in New Mexico, USA, Tanzania, Colombia, India, and Guatemala. Meet the Fellows and read about the projects here.
$76,000 awarded to 12 Fellows working on 5 projects in Colorado and Montana, USA, Botswana, Cameroon, and Ecuador. Meet the Fellows and read about the projects here.
Our Fellows Program 10-year Review describes how the program trains individuals in collaborative conservation, and how, in the words of one CCC Fellows, ”there is pedagogy and evidence-based best practices for effective collaboration.” To access training materials we have used over the years, see our “how to” resources.
CCC Fellows have produced over 150 theses, peer-reviewed journal articles, reports, videos and more that provide insight into collaborative conservation general and specific efforts across the globe. Check out the full list here.
Nearly 150 CCC Fellows have worked in 27 countries and 17 Native American nations. See who has done what where by clicking on this interactive map.
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