Overview
This WFI program brings young forestry and forest products professionals from around the world to work at the World Forest Institute for 6 to 12 months. Fellows are commonly sponsored by their employer, government institutions, the forest industry, or an NGO, and work on research projects of interest to their sponsors. Over 70 Fellows from 22 countries have participated in the WFI Fellowship Program.
The World Forest Institute was created through the vision and support of Harry A. Merlo, a pioneer of the forest products industry, and an early visionary of the globalization of the forestry sector. Through the Merlo Foundation, Mr. Merlo continues to champion young people through programs that offer them new skills and opportunities in a rapidly changing world. Mr. Merlo remains an active director of the World Forestry Center Board, and a frequent host to WFI Fellows.
The Fellowship Program provides an excellent opportunity for sponsoring organizations
to train employees overseas in practical applications that focus on networking, data gathering and professional exchanges. It is also an excellent way to demonstrate their commitment to young professionals in forestry.
Fellowship Program
The Fellowship Program offers participants many opportunities such as:
~ Conducting practical studies in the Pacific Northwest related to forestry
~ Improving English language skills
~ Building a network of forestry contacts
~ Meeting with many different forestry organizations and corporations
~ Promoting the dissemination and exchange of information regarding global forest
resources and their utilization
How to apply
Projects submitted to WFI must meet the following requirements:
~ The project should take advantage of being located in the Pacific Northwest. Elements of the project must involve collaboration with PNW forest industry, local organizations, researchers, or communities, etc.
~ The project should include elements from both the Fellows home country and the US.
For example, the project could make a comparison/contrast case study from examples
in both countries.
~ The project must be able to be completed within the time frame that the Fellow will be here. WFI does not fund work that occurs in locations other than at our center.
~ WFI does not fund field trials as we do not have laboratory facilities available at our location. Most Fellows conduct projects that involve collecting qualitative data and involve surveys, interviews, literature review, shadowing, conferences, and networking. The emphasis should be on practical applications.
~ The project must have a tangible outcome, such as a report, manual, poster session,
or an event (conference).
Obtain Funding for Fellowship
For a full year fellowship (12 months) the Program Cost is $20,000 USD. The following apply:
~ The Program Cost is prorated for shorter Fellowships (for example, a six-month
Fellowship costs $10,000).
~ The Fellowship Program Cost is used to pay Fellows’ salaries, provide work space, and cover other program related costs (travel, support staff, etc).
~ 50% of this cost is paid by the Harry A. Merlo Foundation in the form of a matching grant.
~ 50% of this cost is paid by sources secured by the Fellow. This amount is due prior to or upon arrival to WFI.
~ Due to the high number of requests, WFI cannot help applicants to secure their portion of the fellowship fee.
Fellowship benefits and salary
Fellows receive a monthly stipend of US $1,000 after tax withholdings. The Fellowship salary is sufficient to cover basic living expenses such as rent and food. Not all expenses are covered, such as air travel, optional car purchase and insurance. Fellows are encouraged to obtain supplementary funding to cover these additional costs. Visa and health insurance fees are extra and currently exceed $1500 (50% is paid by the Harry Merlo Foundation).
Fellows receive:
~ An all-zone public transportation permit
~ Work area with computer, private phone line, and high speed internet access
~ Flexible schedule with vacation and sick days
~ Support from two full-time staff,the WFI Director and Fellowship Program Manager
~ Personal orientation to Portland, including assistance withhousing arrangements
Contact
swu[at]worldforestry.org
or visit http://wfi.worldforestry.org/index/international-fellowship.html
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this fellowship
This WFI program brings young forestry and forest products professionals from around the world to work at the World Forest Institute for 6 to 12 months. Fellows are commonly sponsored by their employer, government institutions, the forest industry, or an NGO, and work on research projects of interest to their sponsors. Over 70 Fellows from 22 countries have participated in the WFI Fellowship Program.
The World Forest Institute was created through the vision and support of Harry A. Merlo, a pioneer of the forest products industry, and an early visionary of the globalization of the forestry sector. Through the Merlo Foundation, Mr. Merlo continues to champion young people through programs that offer them new skills and opportunities in a rapidly changing world. Mr. Merlo remains an active director of the World Forestry Center Board, and a frequent host to WFI Fellows.
The Fellowship Program provides an excellent opportunity for sponsoring organizations
to train employees overseas in practical applications that focus on networking, data gathering and professional exchanges. It is also an excellent way to demonstrate their commitment to young professionals in forestry.
Fellowship Program
The Fellowship Program offers participants many opportunities such as:
~ Conducting practical studies in the Pacific Northwest related to forestry
~ Improving English language skills
~ Building a network of forestry contacts
~ Meeting with many different forestry organizations and corporations
~ Promoting the dissemination and exchange of information regarding global forest
resources and their utilization
How to apply
Projects submitted to WFI must meet the following requirements:
~ The project should take advantage of being located in the Pacific Northwest. Elements of the project must involve collaboration with PNW forest industry, local organizations, researchers, or communities, etc.
~ The project should include elements from both the Fellows home country and the US.
For example, the project could make a comparison/contrast case study from examples
in both countries.
~ The project must be able to be completed within the time frame that the Fellow will be here. WFI does not fund work that occurs in locations other than at our center.
~ WFI does not fund field trials as we do not have laboratory facilities available at our location. Most Fellows conduct projects that involve collecting qualitative data and involve surveys, interviews, literature review, shadowing, conferences, and networking. The emphasis should be on practical applications.
~ The project must have a tangible outcome, such as a report, manual, poster session,
or an event (conference).
Obtain Funding for Fellowship
For a full year fellowship (12 months) the Program Cost is $20,000 USD. The following apply:
~ The Program Cost is prorated for shorter Fellowships (for example, a six-month
Fellowship costs $10,000).
~ The Fellowship Program Cost is used to pay Fellows’ salaries, provide work space, and cover other program related costs (travel, support staff, etc).
~ 50% of this cost is paid by the Harry A. Merlo Foundation in the form of a matching grant.
~ 50% of this cost is paid by sources secured by the Fellow. This amount is due prior to or upon arrival to WFI.
~ Due to the high number of requests, WFI cannot help applicants to secure their portion of the fellowship fee.
Fellowship benefits and salary
Fellows receive a monthly stipend of US $1,000 after tax withholdings. The Fellowship salary is sufficient to cover basic living expenses such as rent and food. Not all expenses are covered, such as air travel, optional car purchase and insurance. Fellows are encouraged to obtain supplementary funding to cover these additional costs. Visa and health insurance fees are extra and currently exceed $1500 (50% is paid by the Harry Merlo Foundation).
Fellows receive:
~ An all-zone public transportation permit
~ Work area with computer, private phone line, and high speed internet access
~ Flexible schedule with vacation and sick days
~ Support from two full-time staff,the WFI Director and Fellowship Program Manager
~ Personal orientation to Portland, including assistance withhousing arrangements
Contact
swu[at]worldforestry.org
or visit http://wfi.worldforestry.org/index/international-fellowship.html
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this fellowship
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