EnPAx Environmental Peace Conference Fellowship in Canada 2026

The Environmental Peacebuilding Association (EnPAx) announces the opening of applications for the2026 EnPAx Environmental Peace Conference Fellows Program, a comprehensive professional and training initiative designed to support and develop the capacities of young researchers and professionals interested in the field of environmental peacebuilding. The fellowship also provides financial support for fellows to attend theFourth International Conference on Environmental Peacebuilding, which will be held in Ottawa, Canada.

Program Objectives

This fellowship is part of EnPAx’s and its partners’ commitment to promoting equitable access to environmental peacebuilding and knowledge exchange, particularly for underrepresented or resource-limited communities.
The program aims to invest in professional community-building and skill development through:

Organizing a series of virtual dialogues and workshops on key issues and case studies in environmental peacebuilding and related fields.
Providing intensive in-person training focused on project management skills and practical environmental peacebuilding policies.
Supporting participants in preparing and publishing short policy-relevant articles under the guidance of expert mentors.

Program Structure and Content

Phase 1: Online Community Capacity Building (January – July 2026)

These sessions will be held via Zoom and include:

January:Launch event – Introduction to Environmental Peacebuilding
February:Discussion session with a leading academic in the field
March:Workshop on case studies from local projects
April:Peer discussion to identify priority topics
May:Skills workshop on writing and publishing for policy audiences
July:Final discussion, publication preparation, and program evaluation

Phase 2: Intensive In-Person Training (June 2026 – University of Ottawa, Canada)

This hands-on, interactive training focuses on community organizing and environmental peace project management. It will take place just before the Fourth International Conference on Environmental Peacebuilding.

Preliminary Training Schedule:

Date	Main Activities
Thursday, June 11	Arrival of fellows in Ottawa – Welcome dinner
Friday, June 12	Frameworks in environmental peacebuilding – Political economy and political ecology analysis – Conflict management – Team building
Saturday, June 13	Problem analysis and community engagement methods – Nature-based solutions – Scenario development
Sunday, June 14	Comprehensive planning and implementation strategies – Logical framework analysis – Monitoring and evaluation tool design
Monday, June 15	Pre-conference activities (workshops, visits, or a free day)
Tuesday, June 16	Field visits and workshops, including a guided boat tour with Indigenous leaders
Wednesday, June 17	First day of the International Conference – Welcome reception
Thursday, June 18	Second day of the conference – Poster presentations and art exhibition
Friday, June 19	Third day of the conference – Closing dinner
Saturday, June 20	Fellows’ departure from Ottawa

Financial Coverage

The EnPAx Fellowship is afully funded opportunityfor early-career professionals working at the intersection of environment, conflict, and peace. It includes:

Round-trip travel to and from Canada.
On-campus accommodationduring the training and conference period.
Full coverage of training and conference fees
Daily meals provided for participants.
Visa supportprovided by EnPAx and the University of Ottawa.

Fellows are expected to:

Participate infive hours of virtual activities per monthfrom January to July 2026
Attendin-person activities in Ottawa from June 12–19, 2026(arrival on June 11 and departure on June 20).

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the 2026 EnPAx Conference Fellowship, applicants must:

Beearly-career professionals(students, junior researchers, or practitioners at the start of their careers) interested in environmental peacebuilding.
Hold avalid passportand be able to travel to Canada in June 2026.
Commit tofull participationin all intensive activities from June 12–19, 2026 (approximately 12 hours per day).
Be willing toengage in follow-up activitiesduring July 2026.

Key Dates

Application Deadline:November 15, 2025
Conference Location:University of Ottawa, Canada
Training and Conference Period:June 12–19, 2026

How to Apply

Interested applicants should review and completethe official application form.
It is strongly recommended to review all questions before starting the online form and to prepare answers in a separate document in advance. Applicants should avoid repeating the same information in multiple sections.
Priority will be given to candidates who demonstrate genuine interest inprofessional growth and skills development, not just participation in the conference.