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Liber Ero Fellowship Program
Postdoctoral support for conservation-focused research
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Latest source updateLast Update: September 25, 2026Latest change: Liber Ero updated its fellowship details and application form with new rules on salary support, joint fellowships, and supervisor/institution requirements.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: September 25, 2026
Latest change: Liber Ero updated its fellowship details and application form with new rules on salary support, joint fellowships, and supervisor/institution requirements.
Liber Ero fellowship rules updated
The Fellowship Details page now adds guidance on joint fellowships and simultaneous salary sources, including a possible Director-approved extension and salary top-ups up to $90,000 annually. It also states that research and travel funding is limited to the first two years, though it may be spent during an approved extension. The application form now specifies that the primary institution may be either a conservation organization or an academic institution, that one supervisor must be a conservation practitioner outside a university, and that additional mentors may be added to the supervisory team.
Funding available
$ 210,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
Overview
This post-doctoral fellowship provides up to $90,000 per year for two years, plus an annual $15,000 travel and research budget. It supports conservation-focused research and training for early-career scientists working on issues relevant to Canada.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 210,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- Rural or Northern Residents
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Applied conservation research relevant to Canada.
- Research on emerging management challenges or conservation problems.
- Collaborative projects with academic and conservation practitioner mentors.
- Research with natural, social, or interdisciplinary methods.
Documents Needed
- Cover letter
- Research proposal
- Statement of past accomplishments
- Diversity statement
- CV
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Post-doctoral researchers
- Natural or social science researchers
- Researchers from any country
Who is not eligible
- Applicants without a completed PhD before the fellowship start date.
- Projects without a Canadian host institution.
- Applications without a conservation practitioner mentor.
Eligible expenses
- Stipend support for the fellow.
- Travel and research costs.
- Conference travel when relevant to the research or training.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Institutional overhead costs.
- CPP contributions.
- Employment Insurance premiums.
- Other non-discretionary benefits.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Evidence of leadership and emergence in a conservation-relevant field.
- Merit of the proposed research.
- Quality and appropriateness of the mentorship team.
- Ability to identify a key conservation challenge and contribute to solving it.
- Potential for real-world conservation impact.
How to apply
- Register your application.
- Compile the application materials and submit them as a single PDF to info@liberero.ca.
- Have the two referee letters sent directly to info@liberero.ca by the referees.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission and interviews are held for shortlisted candidates.
- Selection is based on research merit, leadership, and the strength of the mentorship team.
- Results are announced after the review process.
- Fellows must complete the program requirements, including training retreats.
Additional information
- Applications are submitted as a single PDF, except referee letters.
- Fellows must attend two professional development retreats each year.
- Multiple awards may be held under certain conditions.
- Applicants are encouraged to contact proposed mentors early.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Liber Ero Fellowship Program Program
What is the Liber Ero Fellowship Program?
This post-doctoral fellowship provides up to $90,000 per year for two years, plus an annual $15,000 travel and research budget. It supports conservation-focused research and training for early-career scientists working on issues relevant to Canada.
How much funding can be received?
Liber Ero Fellowship Program Funds up to $210,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Liber Ero Fellowship Program program?
To be eligible for the Liber Ero Fellowship Program program, you must:
Post-doctoral researchers only.
Based at a Canadian institution.
Research primarily in Canada.
What expenses are eligible under Liber Ero Fellowship Program?
Applied conservation research relevant to Canada.
Research on emerging management challenges or conservation problems.
Collaborative projects with academic and conservation practitioner mentors.
Research with natural, social, or interdisciplinary methods.
Who can I contact for more information about the Liber Ero Fellowship Program?
You can contact Liber Ero Fellowship Program by email at info@liberero.ca.
Where is the Liber Ero Fellowship Program available?
The Liber Ero Fellowship Program program is available across Canada.
Is the Liber Ero Fellowship Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Liber Ero Fellowship Program is a Grant and Funding