Ducks Unlimited Canada
Institute for Wetland & Waterfowl Research
PO Box 1160
Stonewall, Manitoba, Canada
R0C 2Z0
This year we have five fellowships available:
Waterfowl Research Foundation Fellowship
Edward D. and Sally M. Futch Graduate Fellowship
Spencer T. and Ann W. Olin Foundation Wetlands and Waterfowl Research Fellowship
Two David R. Luukkonen Waterfowl and Wetland Graduate Student Fellowships
Applications are due November 24, 2023
Please note that competition is stiff. Applications are reviewed and ranked by a committee of Ducks Unlimited staff from Canada and the United States. They will be judged based primarily on the criteria listed below. Some fellowships have additional award criteria. Applications typically scoring highest have projects that are scientifically sound and clearly highlight potential contribution to a) basic biology (e.g. developing/testing ecological theory or addressing fundamental uncertainties in wetland and waterfowl ecology), b) waterfowl and/or wetland conservation, and c) Ducks Unlimited management decisions. Of these criteria, the first tends to be the weakest in otherwise competitive applications.
General scoring criteria:
Applications should include the following. Electronic submissions and individual files for each major bullet below are strongly encouraged:
To inquire about or apply for DU fellowships, please contact:
Lauren Bortolotti
Research Scientist
Institute for Wetland and Waterfowl Research
Ducks Unlimited Canada
P.O. Box 1160
Stonewall, Manitoba, Canada R0C 2Z0
Email: iwwr@ducks.ca