IUCN SSC Human-Wildlife Conflict & Coexistence Specialist Group
Opportunity Category
Grants
Location
Bangkok, Thailand
Application Mode
Online
Official Language
English
About the Conference
The 2nd International Conference on Human-Wildlife Conflict and Coexistence will bring together people working across conservation, research, policy, development, agriculture, technology and community-based practice.
Human-wildlife conflict can occur when interactions between people and wildlife create actual or perceived negative consequences for human livelihoods, safety, well-being, conservation objectives or animal welfare. Addressing these challenges requires more than biological research. It frequently involves community participation, governance, economic incentives, land-use planning, communication, behavioral science, conflict resolution and public policy.
The conference is being organized by the IUCN Species Survival Commission's Human-Wildlife Conflict and Coexistence Specialist Group. It will build on the first international conference, held in Oxford in 2023, which brought together nearly 600 participants from 70 countries and all continents.
Why You Should Apply
Benefit
Description
Travel Funding
Free registration or US$500/US$1,000
International Conference
Bangkok, Thailand
Networking
Connect with global experts
Knowledge Exchange
Learn from practitioners and researchers
Career Development
Present your work
Priority Support
For students and non-high-income countries
Main Objectives of the Conference
Objective
Description
Shared Understanding
Promote new perspectives, scientific knowledge, practical insights
Framework Development
Improve research, management, and mitigation
Policy Influence
Influence national and international policies
Dialogue
Facilitate learning between sectors and disciplines
Emerging Dimensions
Examine new aspects of human-wildlife conflict
Collaboration
Support local, national, and international cooperation
Interdisciplinary
Consider ecological, social, economic, cultural, political dimensions
What Support Is Available?
Option 1: Free Conference Registration
Detail
Information
Support
Registration fee waived
Process
Organizers send registration form
Reimbursement
Already registered? Ticket cost reimbursed
Best For
Applicants who can arrange own travel but need registration support
Option 2: US$500 Toward Travel Costs
Detail
Information
Support
US$500 toward travel to Bangkok
Payment
In cash, in person at conference (March 3, 2027)
Best For
Applicants needing partial travel support
Option 3: US$1,000 Toward Travel Costs
Detail
Information
Support
US$1,000 toward travel expenses
Payment
In cash, in person at conference (March 3, 2027)
Restriction
Not available for applicants from listed Asian countries
Best For
Applicants from eligible locations needing significant travel support
Important Funding Limitations
Limitation
Description
Limited Awards
Only a limited number available
No Guarantee
Submission does not guarantee funding
One Option Only
Applicants may request only one support option
No Combined Support
Travel award does not include free registration
Payment Timing
Travel money paid in person on March 3, 2027
No Advance Payment
Organizers do not promise advance payment or direct booking
Who Receives Priority?
Priority Group
Description
Non-High-Income Countries
Residents of countries not classified as high-income by World Bank
Students
Students from any country
Abstract Submitters
Applicants who submitted an abstract for a talk, poster, or session
Session Participants
Individuals included in a conference session
Conference Contribution Topics
Topic
Description
Human, Cultural & Behavioral Dimensions
Coexistence perspectives
Landscape-Scale & Ecological Issues
Climate and ecology
Development & Livelihoods
Food security, poverty, well-being
Communications & Media
Outreach and engagement
Technology & AI
Scientific innovation
Financial Instruments
Compensation, insurance, incentives
Conflict Resolution
Practical peacebuilding
Policy & Governance
Science-policy connections
Traditional Knowledge
Lived experience
One Health Approaches
Integrated health
Animal Behavior & Ethics
Welfare considerations
Application Form Requirements
Field
Description
Personal Information
First name, last name, email, country of residence
Employment Type
Government, Private, NGO, IGO, Academia, Independent, Other
Affiliation
Organization or professional affiliation
Student Status
Yes/No
Conference Contribution
Abstract submitted? Panelist/speaker included?
Funding Justification
150 words maximum
Grant Option
Choose one: Free Registration, US$500, or US$1,000
In cash, in person at the conference on March 3, 2027.
Q7. Can I request both registration and travel?
No, only one option.
Q8. What is the word limit?
150 words.
Q9. Where is the conference?
Bangkok, Thailand.
Q10. Is US$1,000 available for everyone?
No, not available for applicants from listed Asian countries.
CareerFlora Expert Insight
The HWCC Conference Travel Grants provide a valuable opportunity for professionals, researchers, and students working on human-wildlife conflict and coexistence to attend an international conference in Bangkok. With options for free registration or travel funding of US$500 or US$1,000, the grants can help reduce attendance costs.
Priority is given to residents of non-high-income countries, students, and those contributing to the conference programme. However, the payment arrangement requires careful planning, as travel grants are paid in cash at the conference rather than in advance.
Best Opportunity For
Category
Suitable
Conservation Professionals
Yes
Researchers
Yes
Students
Priority
Non-High-Income Countries
Priority
Abstract Submitters
Priority
Policy Makers
Yes
Community Practitioners
Yes
Competition Level
Category
Level
Overall Competition
High
Selection Difficulty
Competitive
Application Complexity
Low-Medium
CareerFlora Recommendation
Area
Details
Grant Value
Good
Career Growth
High
Application Difficulty
Low
Apply Early
Recommended
Final Call-to-Action
Apply for HWCC Conference Travel Grants 2027 before October 31, 2026.
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