What experience and qualifications do I need to apply?

This advanced program is appropriate for students of Biology, Ecology, or a related field. Other desired skills include the ability to conduct literature reviews and write methodologies or reports.

Where will interns stay?

Interns stay in an open camp in the Olifants West Nature Reserve. The park has twin chalets, solar panels, and a shared kitchen and communal area. It’s also open for wildlife to roam through.

Can I choose which research project I work on?

Yes, projects vary across the year, so a lot depends on when you apply, but there are typically several active at the center. Interns discuss research projects when applying and will be assigned a project based on their interests and skills.

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BSc Level Conservation Research Internship in South Africa

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BSc Level Conservation Research Internship in South Africa

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Join a long-standing ecological conservation nonprofit in the Greater Kruger National Park and gain practical scientific research experience as you work in the field alongside Africa’s most iconic wildlife. This is an exciting opportunity for you biologists, ecologists, and conservation scientists to work with experts in their field, learn real-world conservation strategy, and conduct important ecological research. You’ll join a research center based in Olifants West Nature Reserve, a Big Five area of the Greater Kruger. There, you’ll find a choice of innovative research projects you can contribute to. These projects include studies of hyena populations, long-term tracking of vegetation, and developing methods of deterring elephants. Whichever project you join you’ll gain practical ...