Our internship program provides young biologists an
opportunity to step out of the classroom and into the field, gaining
hands-on experience running a research project of their own design.
About Para La Tierra:
Fundación
Para La Tierra is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the
conservation of fragile habitats in Paraguay. Our vision is to change
the course of Paraguayan environmentalism by inspiring people to
appreciate the value of nature. We are working together with the
Paraguayan government, local community members, national and
international NGOs, and national and international volunteers and
interns to protect Paraguay’s unique environment.
Para
La Tierra achieves this mission through three primary programs:
Scientific Research, Community Engagement, and Environmental
Education.
Based in Paraguay, the ‘heart of South America,’
we are the country’s only year-round research station. Over the
past 12 years, we have published over 130 peer-reviewed articles and
discovered more than 10 new species. Along the way, over 500 interns
have helped contribute to the better understanding of Paraguay’s
understudied habitats.
About
the Tropical Ecology Research Internship:
Before arriving, you will be challenged to come up with a
research project that you are passionate about. You will review relevant literature and create a
suitable methodology with the support of our intern-supervisor.
Available
topics include:
- Primatology
- Herpetology
- Entomology
- Ornithology
- Mammalogy
- Museum
Studies
- Freshwater
Ecology
- Habitat
Monitoring
- and more!
Once
in-country, you will be trained in the field techniques required for
your project. Whether its mist-netting for birds in the early hours
of the morning, fishing at mid-day or staying out late hunting for
frogs, we will make sure you are confident in the
methodology needed to move your research forward. Towards the end of
the stay, you will give a final presentation in which you share the results of your study with the rest of the research team.
Our internship program is designed to give young scientists the
opportunity to take control of every step of a scientific project.
From conception to completion, YOU are in the driver seat!
