2023 Dr. L David Mech Fellowship Fund

As a board member I am asking you to support this very important project that helps us meet our mission.  Your contribution will not only help students but will also honor our founder, Dr. L. David Mech.

Thank you in advance for your contribution

Judy Hunter

The International Wolf Center created the Dr. L. David Mech fellowship to invest in the future of wolf research and science-based wolf education. Each year the Center will award up to two fellowships for undergraduate students or recent graduates interested in pursuing careers in natural sciences with an interest in wildlife.  Fellowship recipients receive a $6,000 stipend and up to $4,000 in support for field research expenses.

The International Wolf Center created the Dr. L. David Mech fellowship to invest in the future of wolf research and science-based wolf education. Each year the Center will award up to two fellowships for undergraduate students or recent graduates interested in pursuing careers in natural sciences with an interest in wildlife.  Fellowship recipients receive a $6,000 stipend and up to $4,000 in support for field research expenses.

Fellowship goals

• Reduce barriers to allow undergraduate students and recent graduates to directly engage in research and field work.
• Encourage students from diverse backgrounds to explore natural sciences/wildlife biology as a profession
• Provide bridge support for early career researchers prior to graduate school.

The mission of the International Wolf Center is to advance the survival of wolf populations by teaching about wolves, their relationship to wildlands and the human role in their future.  Since our founding in 1985 by Dr. L. David Mech and others, the Center has sought to provide the latest scientific information about wolves to our visitors and program participants.  We believe that continued investment in scientific discovery about wolves and other wildlife will lead to increased understanding of how to build a future where wolves and humans can coexist and thrive.  We also understand that many barriers exist for students and early career researchers and hope these fellowships can be useful tools for opening up access to people pursuing a wildlife biology career.