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MSc Level Conservation Research Internship in South Africa
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This is an advanced program for graduates and master’s students of Wildlife Biology, Ecology, Conservation Science, or related fields who are ready to use their research skills to further conservation science. This is your chance to contribute to meaningful research projects in South Africa’s largest wildlife reserve, the Greater Kruger National Park. You’ll join a research center based in Olifants West Nature Reserve, a Big Five area of the Greater Kruger Park, and work as part of a small but accomplished ecological conservation organization. This organization responds to diverse ecological crises and issues from poaching to vegetation control. The underlying objective of all the organization's projects is to help reserve management and ecology enthusiasts make decisions informed by scientific evidence. Research projects vary across the year, but the center typically has multiple research projects active, so you’ll have a choice of programs to get involved in.
This is an advanced program for graduates and master’s students of Wildlife Biology, Ecology, Conservation Science, or related fields who are ready to use their research skills to further conservation science. This is your chance to contribute to meaningful research projects in South Africa’s largest wildlife reserve, the Greater Kruger National Park. You’ll join a research center based in Olifants West Nature Reserve, a Big Five area of the Greater Kruger Park, and work as part of a small but accomplished ecological conservation organization. This organization responds to diverse ecological crises and issues from poaching to vegetation control. The underlying objective of all the organization's projects is to help reserve management and ecology enthusiasts make decisions informed by scientific evidence. Research projects vary across the year, but the center typically has multiple research projects active, so you’ll have a choice of programs to get involved in.
Program Highlights
Scientific conservation research experience in the nonprofit sector
Run exciting, innovative scientific research projects
Expert knowledge-development in South African wildlife and ecosystems
Contribute to innovative wildlife and ecology research projects
Work and live in the Greater Kruger National Park
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Quick Details
- Kruger Park, South Africa
- 3-6 Months
- 1 Year
- Biology
- Communications
- Ecology
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Studies
- National Park
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
- Albanian
- American
- Andorran
- Antarctica
- Antiguan & Barbudan
- Argentinian
- Armenian
- Aruban
- Asian
- Australian
- Austrian
- Azerbaijani
- Bahamian
- Bahraini
- Barbadian
- Belarusian
- Belgian
- Belizean
- Bermudian
- Bhutanese
- Bissau-Guinean
- Bolivian
- Bonaire
- Bosnian
- Brazilian
- British
- British Virgin Islander
- Bruneian
- Bulgarian
- Cambodian
- Canadian
- Cape Verdean
- Caymanian
- Channel Islander
- Chilean
- Chinese
- Colombian
- Comoran
- Cook Islander
- Costa Rican
- Creole
- Croatian
- Cuban
- Curacao
- Cypriot
- Czech
- Danish
- Dominican
- Dutch
- Ecuadorian
- Egyptian
- Emirati
- English
- Estonian
- European
- Fijian
- Finnish
- French
- Georgian
- German
- Gibraltarian
- Greek
- Greenlandic
- Grenadian
- Guadeloupian
- Guatemalan
- Guinean
- Guyanese
- Haitian
- Hawaiian
- Honduran
- Hungarian
- I-Kiribati
- Icelandic
- Indonesian
- Iranian
- Iraqi
- Irish
- Israeli
- Italian
- Jamaican
- Japanese
- Jordanian
- Kazakhstani
- Kittitian, Nevisian
- Kiwi
- Korean
- Kuwaiti
- Kyrgyzstani
- Lao or Laotian
- Latvian
- Lebanese
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuanian
- Luxembourg
- Macedonian
- Malagasy
- Malaysian
- Maldivian
- Malian
- Maltese
- Manx
- Marshallese
- Martiniquais
- Mauritanian
- Mauritian
- Mexican
- Micronesian
- Moldovan
- Monegasque
- Mongolian
- Montenegrin
- Montserratian
- Moroccan
- multi
- Myanmar
- Nauruan
- Nepalese
- New Caledonian
- Ni-Vanuatu
- Nicaraguan
- Niuean
- Norwegian
- Omani
- Palauan
- Palestinian
- Panamanian
- Papua New Guinean
- Paraguayan
- Peruvian
- Polish
- Polynesian
- Portuguese
- Puerto Rican
- Qatari
- Reunionese
- Romanian
- Russian
- Saban
- Sahrawian, Sahraouian
- Saint Helenian
- Saint Lucian
- Saint Vincentian or Vincentian
- Salvadoran
- Sammarinese
- Samoan
- Sao Tomean
- Saudi Arabian
- Scottish
- Serbian
- Serbian; Montenegrin
- Seychelles
- Singaporean
- Slovak
- Slovenian
- Solomon Islander
- Spanish
- St. Barts
- Statian
- Surinamese
- Swedish
- Swiss
- Syrian
- Tahiti
- Taiwanese
- Tajikistani
- Thai
- The Vatican
- Tibet
- Timorese
- Tongan
- Trinidadian, Tobagonian
- Turkish
- Turkmen
- Turks and Caicos
- Tuvaluan
- Ukrainian
- Uruguayan
- Uzbekistani
- Venezuelan
- Vietnamese
- Virgin Islander
- Welsh
- Yemeni
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Program Details
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Locations
- Kruger Park, South Africa
Types and Subjects
- Fields
- Biology
- Communications
- Ecology
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Studies
- National Park
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 3-6 Months
- 1 Year
Age Requirement
21+
Guidelines
- Albanian
- American
- Andorran
- Antarctica
- Antiguan & Barbudan
- Argentinian
- Armenian
- Aruban
- Asian
- Australian
- Austrian
- Azerbaijani
- Bahamian
- Bahraini
- Barbadian
- Belarusian
- Belgian
- Belizean
- Bermudian
- Bhutanese
- Bissau-Guinean
- Bolivian
- Bonaire
- Bosnian
- Brazilian
- British
- British Virgin Islander
- Bruneian
- Bulgarian
- Cambodian
- Canadian
- Cape Verdean
- Caymanian
- Channel Islander
- Chilean
- Chinese
- Colombian
- Comoran
- Cook Islander
- Costa Rican
- Creole
- Croatian
- Cuban
- Curacao
- Cypriot
- Czech
- Danish
- Dominican
- Dutch
- Ecuadorian
- Egyptian
- Emirati
- English
- Estonian
- European
- Fijian
- Finnish
- French
- Georgian
- German
- Gibraltarian
- Greek
- Greenlandic
- Grenadian
- Guadeloupian
- Guatemalan
- Guinean
- Guyanese
- Haitian
- Hawaiian
- Honduran
- Hungarian
- I-Kiribati
- Icelandic
- Indonesian
- Iranian
- Iraqi
- Irish
- Israeli
- Italian
- Jamaican
- Japanese
- Jordanian
- Kazakhstani
- Kittitian, Nevisian
- Kiwi
- Korean
- Kuwaiti
- Kyrgyzstani
- Lao or Laotian
- Latvian
- Lebanese
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuanian
- Luxembourg
- Macedonian
- Malagasy
- Malaysian
- Maldivian
- Malian
- Maltese
- Manx
- Marshallese
- Martiniquais
- Mauritanian
- Mauritian
- Mexican
- Micronesian
- Moldovan
- Monegasque
- Mongolian
- Montenegrin
- Montserratian
- Moroccan
- multi
- Myanmar
- Nauruan
- Nepalese
- New Caledonian
- Ni-Vanuatu
- Nicaraguan
- Niuean
- Norwegian
- Omani
- Palauan
- Palestinian
- Panamanian
- Papua New Guinean
- Paraguayan
- Peruvian
- Polish
- Polynesian
- Portuguese
- Puerto Rican
- Qatari
- Reunionese
- Romanian
- Russian
- Saban
- Sahrawian, Sahraouian
- Saint Helenian
- Saint Lucian
- Saint Vincentian or Vincentian
- Salvadoran
- Sammarinese
- Samoan
- Sao Tomean
- Saudi Arabian
- Scottish
- Serbian
- Serbian; Montenegrin
- Seychelles
- Singaporean
- Slovak
- Slovenian
- Solomon Islander
- Spanish
- St. Barts
- Statian
- Surinamese
- Swedish
- Swiss
- Syrian
- Tahiti
- Taiwanese
- Tajikistani
- Thai
- The Vatican
- Tibet
- Timorese
- Tongan
- Trinidadian, Tobagonian
- Turkish
- Turkmen
- Turks and Caicos
- Tuvaluan
- Ukrainian
- Uruguayan
- Uzbekistani
- Venezuelan
- Vietnamese
- Virgin Islander
- Welsh
- Yemeni
This Program is also open to Solo
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Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Wifi Costs
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- In-Country Transportation To & From Project
- On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
- In-Country Orientation
- Academic Advising
- Assistance Booking Travel
- Academic Credit
- Letter of Recommendation
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Group living
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- Master’s degree
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Resume
- Online Application
Frequently Asked Questions
How will I be assigned to specific projects during the internship?
You'll discuss your preferences for project focus areas during your interview. The center's team will review your background and interests and match you with a project that aligns with both your skills and the ongoing research needs.
What support and guidance will be provided during fieldwork?
Experienced researchers and conservationists will accompany you during fieldwork, guiding interns in all aspects of their project from proposals to publications.
Will I have opportunities to disseminate my research findings?
Absolutely, if your research yields publishable results, you'll be encouraged and supported in preparing manuscripts for submission to academic journals.
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This is an advanced program for graduates and master’s students of Wildlife Biology, Ecology, Conservation Science, or related fields who are ready to use their research skills to further conservation science. This is your chance to contribute to meaningful research projects in South Africa’s largest wildlife reserve, the Greater Kruger National Park. You’ll join a research center based in Olifants West Nature Reserve, a Big Five area of the Greater Kruger Park, and work as part of a small but accomplished ecological conservation organization. This organization responds to diverse ecological crises and issues from poaching to vegetation control. The underlying objective of all the organization's projects is to help reserve management and ecology enthusiasts make decisions informed by sc...
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Ready to Learn More?
This is an advanced program for graduates and master’s students of Wildlife Biology, Ecology, Conservation Science, or related fields who are ready to use their research skills to further conservation science. This is your chance to contribute to meaningful research projects in South Africa’s largest wildlife reserve, the Greater Kruger National Park. You’ll join a research center based in Olifants West Nature Reserve, a Big Five area of the Greater Kruger Park, and work as part of a small but accomplished ecological conservation organization. This organization responds to diverse ecological crises and issues from poaching to vegetation control. The underlying objective of all the organization's projects is to help reserve management and ecology enthusiasts make decisions informed by sc...
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