The Kathryn Fuller Science for Nature Fund
Advancing Conservation Through Science
For over 40 years WWF has committed to delivering science-based conservation results while incorporating the latest research and innovations into our work. Today this commitment manifests itself with an exciting new initiative designed to support and harness the most promising research in conservation science and put it into practice in the field.
The Kathryn Fuller Science for Nature Fund advances the science of conservation with four programs:
- Fuller Fellowships for doctoral and postdoctoral research support early-career scientists working on issues of exceptional importance and relevance to conservation. Fellows have the opportunity to link their research to WWF’s on-the-ground conservation work and to interact with WWF scientists and practitioners. Deadline is January 31.
- The annual Science for Nature Symposium will convene world leaders in science, policy, and conservation for presentations and discussions around an emerging scientific issue in conservation. The symposia will provide an opportunity to discuss the “state of the science” on a different theme each year, and to construct a research agenda that would benefit conservation in practice.
- A bi-monthly series of Science for Nature Seminars brings distinguished scientists from a variety of fields to Washington D.C. to present cutting edge research of central importance to international conservation. These events will provide a regular forum for the conservation community to learn, discuss and network.
The Kathryn Fuller Science for Nature Fund was created to honor the former president and CEO of World Wildlife Fund—US. Throughout her 16 year tenure, Kathryn Fuller helped expand the underpinnings of conservation including the disciplines of ecology, hydrology, economics, law, finance, diplomacy, and social science. WWF’s Conservation Science program, in particular, flourished under her leadership, growing from 3 to 20 scientists during her tenure. Today she serves on several non-profit and corporate boards, lending her innovative thinking to a wide range of causes.
