WORLD FOREST INSTITUTE (WFI) INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

Fellowship candidates should meet these minimum qualifications:

1. At least have a Bachelor’s degree in the field of forestry, natural resources, or other related degree (e.g. architects working with wood products) and 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience.
2. Proficiency in English, both written and spoken. Must be able to comprehend, communicate, and present on a professional level in English using natural resources technical vocabulary.
3. At least be 21 years of age.
4. Submit an initial project/research proposal with the following components: A clear research topic (e.g. urban forest inventory, biomass supply-chain, carbon policy, forestry regulation, conservation finance…) Identified essential questions that the project/research will address (e.g. how to collect data in an urban forest, how to quantify biomass production, how to work with key stakeholders, how to map decision-making processes, how to identify successful projects and funding…) Organizations and people proposed to meet and/or collaborate with in the Pacific Northwest to answer the project/research questions A plan to implement lessons learned (e.g. host a seminar, write and/or publish a paper, start a new organization or method…) A statement on how your project findings fill have a positive impact on the sustainability of forestry in your country Ability to be self-motivated, to work independently towards a clear research goal or output, and to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.

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1. Download an application or fill out an online application form. All sections must be completed, including the financial section. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. If you are unsure whether a project you have in mind would meet our criteria, please email us with a short description of your intended project before submitting an application.
2. Submit your WFI application, CV/resume, and 2 letters of recommendation in English. Email your completed application along with your CV and letters of recommendation to WFI International Fellowship Program Manager, Shadia Duery at sduery@worldforestry.org. Please do not send a CV or letter of interest without a completed application form. It is free to apply.
3. CV/resume guidelines: Please ensure the following information is included in your CV/resume, if applicable: Education:
4. Name of post-secondary institutions
5. Location of post-secondary institutions (city and country)
6. Exact dates attended (month/day/year)
7. Are you currently enrolled? Degree and date received or date degree is expected (month/day/year) Work Experience:
8. Company name and address
9. Exact dates worked (month/year of start and end dates)
10. Hours per week
11. Job title
12. Description of the work you did (include your duties and responsibilities) Internships:
13. Exact dates (month/year of start and end dates) and average hours per week
14. Name and location of the company
15. Description of the work you did Interview with WFI. Once your application has been reviewed, you will receive notice of whether or not you have been selected for an interview. Interviews are conducted via Skype and last approximately 30-45 minutes. The interview is intended to be a conversation about your goals for the program and for each of us to determine if International Fellowship Program is the right fit for you. Confirm acceptance. If you are accepted into the program, you will receive an email notifying you of your acceptance. A formal acceptance letter will be attached to that email along with an invoice. You will need to confirm your acceptance by replying to that email. The WFI Fellowship fee invoice and payment instructions will be sent via email. Please review the refund policy here. Submit visa application. Once you have been accepted, you will begin the process of applying for the J-1 Visa Exchange Visitor Program, if you are a foreign citizen. This application process is lengthy and requires a different application form and additional documentation. There are fees associated with applying for the J-1 program. Please visit our Costs and Sponsorship page for more information on visa program fees and the visa application process. Both US and foreign nationals may apply to the WFI International Fellowship program, but visa, insurance, and salary requirements may differ. All applicants must submit the WFI Application Form (Downloadable Fellowship Application or Fellowship Online Application Form), current resume, and two letters of recommendation to be considered for the program. US Citizens / Green Card Holders: US citizens and Green Card holders do not require a visa or visa interview, so they will not need to pay any visa fees. US citizens and Green Cardholders will be required to show proof of health insurance coverage for the entire duration of their fellowship. Foreign Nationals without Current Green Card or US Working Visa: Foreign nationals who participate in the WFI International Fellowship Program come under the U.S. Department of State’s J–1 Visa Exchange Visitor Program. The primary objective of the Exchange Visitor Program is to enhance the skills and expertise of exchange visitors in their academic or occupational fields through participation in structured and guided training programs such as the WFI International Fellowship Program. WFI partners with an independent, nonprofit organization, Experience International (EI), to provide visa sponsorship for WFI Fellows. The J-1 Visa Exchange Visitor Program requires applicants to participate through a Department of State authorized sponsor such as Experience International. Please note: A Visitor Visa (B1 or B2 visa) does not qualify.