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Research and Nature Conservation Internship in Brazil

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Calling all ecologists and biologists! Here's a fantastic chance to obtain research experience, practice methods of environmental data collection, and even get work published. Venture to the Cocoa Coast in Bahia, Brazil, and monitor populations of the mangrove tree. You’ll monitor the regions. The local community of the quaint surf town, Iticaré, rely on fishing, ecotourism, and subsistence agri...

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Program Highlights

Gain scientific research experience.

Benefit from the expert mentorship of a mangrove specialist and biologist.

Make a positive impact on the local community, environment and youth.

Immerse yourself in the unique, rich, Afro-Brazilian, Bahian culture.

At a small extra fee take lessons to polish up on Portuguese, try surfing, or learn capoeira.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Itacare, Brazil
Availability
Year(s) Offered2026, 2027Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
Cost Per Week$300-600
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects
Fields:
  • Biology
  • Ecology
  • Education
Causes:
  • Biological Research
  • Conservation
  • Education
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Guidelines
Nationalities:
  • Albanian
  • American
  • Andorran
  • Antarctica
  • Antiguan & Barbudan
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Awards

Innovative New Program, Intern Abroad Winner 2022Innovative New Program – Intern Abroad Finalist 2022

Program Details

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Locations

  • Itacare, Brazil

Types and Subjects

  • Fields
  • Biology
  • Ecology
  • Education

Availability

Years Offered: 2026, 2027

Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

Nationalities:
  • Albanian
  • American
  • Andorran
  • Antarctica

This Program is also open to Solo

Cost per week

$300-600

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
  • On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
  • Pre-Departure Orientation

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Dormitory
  • Group living

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English
  • Portuguese

    Accepted Education Levels

  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
  • Resume

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Calling all ecologists and biologists! Here's a fantastic chance to obtain research experience, practice methods of environmental data collection, and even get work published. Venture to the Cocoa Coast in Bahia, Brazil, and monitor populations of the mangrove tree. You’ll monitor the regions. The local community of the quaint surf town, Iticaré, rely on fishing, ecotourism, and subsistence agriculture for their livelihood. You’ll work to create and maintain habitat maps, catalog species, and protect the area's distinctive flora and fauna. In this you will not only protect the rich biodiversity of the region, you’ll support the development of the community. You’ll also have the chance to participate in environmental education programs that aim to form a new generation of environmental le...

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