WFI International Fellowships 2010/11-International Applicants-USA

The World Forestry offers The WFI International Fellowships to Forest Products Professionals from around the world to work at the World Forest Institute for 6 to 12 months for the year 2010/11 in USA

The WFI Fellowship Program brings forestry and forest products professionals from around the world to work at the World Forest Institute for 6 to 12 months. Over 80 Fellows from 25 countries have participated in the program.
Fellowship Program Details:
The Fellowship Program offers participants many opportunities, such as:

1. Conducting studies in the Pacific Northwest related to forestry
2. Meeting with many different forestry organizations and corporations
3. Building a network of forestry contacts, and
4. Promoting the dissemination and exchange of information regarding global forest resources and their utilization.

Eligibility:
For consideration, Fellowship candidates should meet these minimum qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in the field of forestry, natural resources, or other related degree. Alternatively, candidates with at least four years of forest-related work experience may apply.
2. Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
3. At least 21 years of age.
4. Initial research proposal on a topic relevant to forestry in the home country. The project should take advantage of forestry in the Pacific Northwest.
5. Ability to be self-motivated, to work independently towards a clear research goal or output, and to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
6. Obtain funding for the Fellowship.

Application Form:

Please visit http://wfi.worldforestry.org/media/files/applicationformWFI.doc

How to Apply:

1. Please do not send CV or letter of interest without a completed application form.
2. Applications are taken year round.
3. Applicants will be contacted by the WFI Director, Sara Wu, to discuss project ideas and Fellowship possibilities.

Application Timeline:
WFI brings Fellows in three times each year: February 1, May 1, and October 1. These are our preferential dates, but we are flexible and willing to work with any other schedule you may have. If you are planning for a full year Fellowship, the start date is unimportant. If planning for a shorter Fellowship, we recommend that your stay encompass the summer months (June through October). During the summer months more site visits are scheduled due to drier weather. Applications are due two months prior to the start date.

Application Deadline:

• Applications are taken year round. There is no specific deadline.
• Applications are due a minimum of two months before the anticipated start date. We recommend that you contact us first, by email, phone, or letter, to discuss your interests before sending in your project proposal.

Source:

http://wfi.worldforestry.org/index/international-fellowship.html