Conservation Connect Fellowship Program

Funding: $22.90/hour, paid as temporary part-time employment for up to 300 hours (recent cycles previously paid $20/hour). Who can apply: Graduate students currently enrolled in a master's or doctoral program during the relevant academic year, with coursework or interest in natural resources, collaboration, conflict resolution, or nonprofit management. Length: Approximately one year (300-hour practicum plus training/retreat). Reimbursement for approved travel expenses, a staff mentor, an in-person retreat in June, and skills training in collaboration and natural resource conflict resolution. Field: Forestry & Natural Resource Collaboration. Deadline: January 25, 2026 (for 2026 cohort).