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*From:*Olivia Couchman
*Sent:* 17 April 2015 09:38
*To:* All ZSL; All ZSL Overseas Staff
*Subject:* EDGE Fellowship call 2015_now open

Dear all,

We are pleased to announce thatZSL’s**EDGE of Existence programme is now 
accepting applications for 2016-18 EDGE Fellowships. We would be very 
grateful if you would forward the details below to anyone that you feel 
may be interested in submitting an application.

Please note, EDGE Fellowships are specifically targeted at in-country, 
early career conservationists working on priority EDGE mammal, 
amphibian, bird or coral species. Attached is the Fellowship advert and 
a list of eligible species.

Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Olivia Couchman

EDGE of Existence Fellows Coordinator


Zoological Society of London
Regent's Park
London NW1 4RY
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7449 6240

_www.zsl.org <http://www.zsl.org/>_

EDGE of Existence Programme: _www.edgeofexistence.org 
<http://www.edgeofexistence.org/>_

……

*_EDGE Fellowships_*

The Zoological Society of London’s EDGE of Existence programme 
(www.edgeofexistence.org <http://www.edgeofexistence.org/>) is the only 
global conservation initiative focusing specifically on threatened 
species that represent a significant amount of unique evolutionary 
history. One of the most effective ways in which the programme is 
working to secure the future of EDGE species is by awarding two-year 
Fellowships to future conservation leaders (“EDGE Fellows”) working on 
poorly-known EDGE mammal, amphibian, bird or coral species. We are now 
accepting applications for the 2016-18 Fellowship Programme.

EDGE Fellows follow a comprehensive two-year training programme comprising:

·A 4-week Conservation Tools training course at the beginning of the 
programme to provide Fellows with essential training in techniques to 
plan and implement their project;

·A grant of £8,000 to undertake a 2-year project on a top-priority EDGE 
species;

·Ongoing technical support/mentoring (achieved via online modules, 
web-based tutorials/seminars, and field visits) throughout the Fellowship;

·A 2-week Conservation Leadership training course in London on 
successful completion of Fellowship to help Fellows prepare for the next 
stage of their career.

The application form, guidelines, and eligibility criteria are available 
to download on the EDGE of Existence website 
(http://www.edgeofexistence.org/conservation/fellows.php) or can be 
requested from the EDGE Fellows Co-ordinator (olivia.couchman at zsl.org 
<mailto:olivia.couchman at zsl.org>). We strongly encourage applicants to 
discuss their projects with us before applying, and are happy to give 
feedback on a draft of the application before the deadline.

The application deadline is *_15^th June 2015_*. All applications will 
be reviewed by a panel of experts. Successful applicants will be 
informed by the end of August 2015.



The Zoological Society of London is incorporated by Royal Charter
Principal Office England. Company Number RC000749
Registered address:
Regent's Park, London, England NW1 4RY
Registered Charity in England and Wales no. 208728

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