RESEARCH
INTERNSHIPS
Hands-On Experience, Genuine Impact
Our ecological research internship program gives visitors a chance to participate firsthand in a large variety of research and conservation projects, as well as getting involved with general field-life tasks and seeing what it is really like to live and work in the jungle while protecting and studying the Amazon rainforest alongside a diverse group of dedicated professionals.
All of our opportunities are designed to have minimal impact on the environment and maximum impact on the visitor. Visitors will be able to experience true conservation for themselves, make a genuine impact, learn from our expert staff, and be immersed in some of the most pristine nature on the planet. No matter how you choose to get involved, it is an experience like no other.
You will have the opportunity to get involved in impactful ecological research projects across a wide array of specializations, not only contributing to our long-term conservation efforts and academic output, but also learning valuable and cross-applicable skills that are key for a career in wildlife research and conservation.
We perform a wide variety of ecological research programs focusing on mammalogy, herpetology, statistical ecology, and ecosystem function (amongst others), all with a particular focus on creating novel information that can be applied to real-world conservation impacts. We also host and support independent research projects and are happy to help make your study ideas come to life! Our team of local and international experts come from a diverse array of backgrounds and specializations, all working together towards our singular goal: to understand, protect, and preserve the untouched wilderness of the Las Piedras.
Intern activities consist primarily of assisting with different research projects at our center. Our projects are always evolving either due to conservation necessity, seasonality, or the different specialists currently on site, but in general our research initiatives have a strong focus on wildlife ecology both at an individual and populational level.
Some of our permanent ongoing studies include monitoring populations of felids and their prey using camera traps, anuran population dynamics and reproductive ecology in the wet season, and baseline monitoring of mammals and herpetofauna throughout the year.
Interns will have the opportunity to get involved at all different levels of the research, including study design and preparation, data collection, data management, sample processing, analysis, revision, and write up. Activities are diverse and constantly changing along with the nature of the work which ensures that all interns will get a unique experience. For more precise information about what activities will be available during your visit please contact us.
Along with research activities, interns will also have opportunities to participate in a variety of other activities, including trail making, sign maintenance, agroforestry projects, photography projects, camp maintenance, and many others.
Given the diverse array of projects that we have, there are internship opportunities for people from all backgrounds and experience levels. Being an active student or professional researcher/ conservationist is not a requirement as long as you are passionate and motivated!
Pricing
1 week: $730 USD
2 weeks: $1,430 USD
3 weeks: $1,830 USD
1 month: $2,100 USD
2 months: $3,450 USD
3 months: $4,250 USD
4 months: $4825 USD
5 months: $5200 USD
6 months: $6,530 USD
Prices are calculated in soles and converted to U.S. dollars depending on the current exchange rate.
For students from Peru and other areas of Latin America, we offer flexible rates in order to ensure equal opportunities. Please contact us directly for more information.
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