Reef Protection and Cultural Immersion Internship in Fiji
Program Overview
Travel to the islands of Fiji to learn about coral reefs, island customs, and the cultural ecology that links them together. This six-week program provides interns with an up close and personal immersion into the Fijian way of life and Fiji's marine ecosystems. Training for the project takes place in the capital city of Suva on Viti Levu. There, interns will meet with world-renowned reef ecologist...
Travel to the islands of Fiji to learn about coral reefs, island customs, and the cultural ecology that links them together. This six-week program provides interns with an up close and personal immersion into the Fijian way of life and Fiji's marine ecosystems. Training for the project takes place in the capital city of Suva on Viti Levu. There, interns will meet with world-renowned reef ecologist Helen Sykes to complete their training. They will learn how to lay transects and how to observe and record key indicator species that they will encounter on the reefs.
Once training is finished, interns will depart for one of the Institute for Global Studies' chosen research locations. Currently, IGS is conducting surveys on the islands of Taveuni and Beqa. They will live with a Fijian family,...
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- Short Term
- 1-3 Months
- Animal Sciences
- Biology
- Development
- Ecology
- Environmental Management
Updated Jan 6, 2026
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Locations
- Suva, Fiji
Types & Subjects
- Fields
- Animal Sciences
- Biology
- Development
- Ecology
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
- Other
Application Procedures
- Phone/Video Interview
- Resume
- Written Application
Age Requirement
18-30
Duration
- Short Term
- 1-3 Months
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Salary & Compensation
Unpaid positions. We charge a fee to set up the internship and provide housing.
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