One of the most important ways in which The Peregrine Fund makes a lasting contribution to global conservation is by training undergraduate and graduate students. The world’s leading conservation biologists agree that a well educated biological community is one of the main hopes for the future of conservation, especially in developing nations in the tropics where the need for expert capacity for conservation and research is most urgent. Our student education project aims to help meet that need over time by developing a raptor biologist in every country.

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In 2007, we supported six post-graduate students conducting thesis research projects in Central and South America in 2007. We are identifying potential new students in Ecuador, Bolivia, and Chile who can carry on the important research and leadership required to conserve endangered raptors. We are committed to building local capacity for conservation through the advanced education of promising young students.

We will continue to support and expand student education nationally and internationally in association with the Neotropical Science and Student Education Project, East Africa Project, Aplomado Falcon Project, Madagascar Project, and New Guinea Harpy Eagle Project.