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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

Program Details

Compensation
Unpaid
Timeframe
Academic Year Fall J-Term Maymester Spring Spring Break Summer Winter Year Round
Weekly Hours
40
Age Min.
18
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
Apr 24, 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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An intern studying plant phenology
An intern setting up a camera trap
Interns participating in reforestation project
Intern observing a caterpillar
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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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...