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!