2027-2029 EDGE Fellowship

The 2027-2029 EDGE Fellowship is a 28-month capacity-sharing programme for emerging conservation leaders working to protect Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered species.

Zoological Society of London / EDGE of Existence lists this opportunity for Early-career conservationists, Climate, Energy & Environment, Global South / Biodiversity priority countries. Applicants should use the official call page to confirm final requirements before submitting.

Applicants should be early-career conservationists committed to leading conservation action for an eligible EDGE species.

From 2027 each annual cohort will include at least 14 EDGE Fellows from countries outside the G12, European Union, New Zealand, and South Korea.

The proposed project must focus on an eligible species from the 2026 EDGE species list and demonstrate local conservation need.

Locally led conservation projects for eligible EDGE species.

Training, mentoring, peer learning, conservation project planning, budget management, science communication, community engagement, and implementation support.

Each EDGE Fellow can expect a GBP 15,000 project implementation grant, support to develop a comprehensive project plan, training, mentorship, and ongoing technical support.

Expression of interest deadline: Expression of interest deadline: Jun 10, 2026.

Confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, and submission route on the official call page.

Plan internal approvals, partner confirmations, budgets, letters, and portal submission before the final deadline.

Use the official 2027 EDGE Fellowship page to submit an Expression of Interest by 10 June 2026 at 17:00 BST. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to submit a full application by 12 August 2026.

Before submitting, check required documents, eligible costs, attachments, page limits, institutional approvals, and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration, or nomination stage.