Samvardhan Biodiversity & Conservation Fellowship | Dasra and Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies

Location: Open to applicants across India
Experience: Early-career conservation practitioners under 35
Compensation: Grant Amount of ₹3,00,000 flexible seed grant

Samvardhan Fellowship

The Samvardhan Biodiversity and Conservation Fellowship is a joint initiative by Dasra and Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies. It is a 12-month, cohort-based programme that supports early-career conservationists in India by giving them the funding, mentorship, and networks they need to grow. Many passionate conservationists leave the field early not because they stop caring, but because the system does not support them. Samvardhan is here to change that.

Requirements

• Early-career conservation researchers and practitioners under 35 years of age
• Those who operate outside major wildlife and academic hubs
• Applicants from diverse and under-represented institutional backgrounds
• Those deeply rooted in grassroots, community-led, or independent conservation pathways
• PhD students are not eligible for this fellowship

Benefits

• A flexible seed grant of ₹3,00,000 to support your conservation work
• Dedicated one on one mentorship from experienced conservation experts
• Access to a growing community of conservation practitioners across India

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Interested candidates can apply through the below button

Join the Q&A webinar on 11 June 2026 details on the website

For further queries write to: [email protected]