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Internship in the Amazon: Biological Research & Conservation

Name: Internship in the Amazon: Biological Research & Conservation
Brand: Alliance for a Sustainable Amazon
SKU: 423997
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Location

Peru
- Puerto Maldonado

Industry

Agriculture Animal Science Biology Conservation and Preservation Ecology Environmental Studies Life Sciences Sustainable Development Wildlife Sciences

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Program Details

Compensation

Unpaid

Timeframe

Academic Year Fall J-Term Maymester Spring Spring Break Summer Winter Year Round

Weekly Hours

Age Min.

Qualifications

Academic background or strong interest in biology, ecology, agriculture, or conservation is highly recommended
Capable of working well both in a team and independently
Flexibility to live in the field in a relatively remote setting

Pricing

Starting Price

400

Price Details

Fees intend to cover the costs of food, accommodation, transportation at the beginning and end of the program and full-time supervision by ASA faculty and staff, to provide interns with the best possible experience.

4-week program: 2000$ (500$/week)
8-week program: 3440$ (430$/week)
12-week program: 4800$ (400$/week)

What's Included

Accommodation Activities Airport Transfers Meals

What's Not Included

Airfare SIM cards Travel Insurance Visa

Last Updated: Apr 24, 2025

Last Reviewed: May 15, 2025

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About Program

Take the first step towards a career in research and conservation!

Whether you're a student, an early-career or aspiring scientist, or just someone interested in tropical biology or conservation, at Finca Las Piedras you will learn through direct, hands-on experience about basic scientific research and applied conservation projects. You can contribute to our projects such as research on butterfly biology, biological inventories, plant phenology, environmental education and sustainable agriculture while living in the Peruvian Amazon.

Our Internship Programs (lasting 4, 8 or 12 weeks) share a common academic structure that includes an exploration of these topics through fieldwork activities and skill-building exercises, readings and guided discussions of the primary scientific literature and in-depth independent study. Interns staying 8 or 12 weeks have the option to carry out an independent research project on a topic of their choosing under the guidance of our qualified staff.

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Video and Photos

Interns participating in reforestation project

Interns learning to orient themselves in the forest

Local children learning about the rainforest ecosystem

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Program Highlights

Gain invaluable field experience that will set you up for a future in research and conservation
Improve your research skills through training and guidance by our academic staff
Carry out your own independent research project with supervision from our Academic Programs Coordinator
Work and live in the Peruvian Amazon with other students and biologists from all over the world
Contribute to protecting one of the most biodiverse spots on the planet: the Amazon rainforest

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I interned with ASA in the summer of 2023. The station they have set up is great and the access to the forest is fantastic. You really get to immerse yourself in the Amazon. They offer you a lot of freedom to explore your interests and also show you the ropes with their research projects. There are lots of opportunities while there to see and experience Puerto Maldonado and the greater Madre de Dios area, too. The station hosts lots of passionate people from many different places around the world which creates a really cool community. I came away with tons of amazing stories and experiences and I'd definitely encourage you to consider it.

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?

There's a new most surprising thing every night you go into the forest. The biodiversity of the forest means you may come across something wonderful and then never see it again, only to come across a different amazing creature the next day.

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About Alliance for a Sustainable Amazon

The Alliance for a Sustainable Amazon (ASA) is a U.S.-based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that is active in the southeastern Peruvian Amazon. Our directors, staff, and local partners are experienced biologists and conservation professionals. Our work aims to promote the conservation of biodiversity and other natural resources in this part of the...