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This page lists field courses in the biological sciences. These require a fee and are typically eligible for college credit, though for some it may be via Independent Study arranged at your home institution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Via our new partnership with Colby-Sawyer College, it’s now even easier to get academic credit for courses from Center for Wildlife Studies. Check out the details of the enrollment process on our website: https:\/\/www.centerforwildlifestudies.org\/aco-guestlearner<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Learners who enroll in PREMIUM format courses and choose the option for academic credit through Colby-Sawyer College can receive not only the CWS certificate of completion and digital badge but also an official transcript and transferable credit for their learning. Colby-Sawyer College is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n CWS’ fall registration is currently open for a range of wildlife and conservation courses. View our fall offerings and register here: https:\/\/www.centerforwildlifestudies.org\/courses<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Questions? Email info@centerforwildlifestudies.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n The BDRI offers advanced professional training in marine mammal science, positioning participants as research assistants within structured, high-level research projects focused on behavioral ecology of bottlenose dolphins, with parallel projects on other cetacean species (late-season emphasis on multi-species sightings: common dolphins, fin whales, blue whales, porpoises, orcas, pilot whales), seabirds, and Eurasian otters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This program provides rigorous mentorship from a dedicated international faculty of 6 instructors (MSc,PhD postdocs\/seniors from Spain, France, Italy, and Portugal), with a maximum of 16 participants. Over the last 20 years, more than 1,000 students have participated, producing over 450 MSc\/BSc theses and 5 PhDs in the last 10 years, with numerous alumni advancing to leading roles at research centers, NGOs, and universities through hands-on skill development and independent thesis work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Only late-season positions (August\u2013November 2026) remain available, filled on a first-come, first-served basis\u2014apply immediately. These slots coincide with peak biodiversity, featuring multiple cetacean sightings drawn to Galicia’s rich coastal waters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Location: Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute (BDRI). O Grove, Galicia, NW Spain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Schedule: Full-time: 5 days\/week (Monday\u2013Friday), typically 9:30\u201316:00 lab-based + 1\u20133 weather-dependent field days (up to 8 hours). Rotations include photo-ID, GIS, bioacoustics, otter diet analysis, skin marks analysis, behavioural ecology, and statistical modelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Program Structure Participant Profile: 18+ years, students\/recent graduates in biology, marine science, or related fields. Logistics and Fees: Self-funded program covers full mentorship, facilities (lab\/boat), insurances, shared O Grove accommodation with other participants, utilities. Participants cover travel\/meals; university funding encouraged. Details at www.thebdri.com\/internships.html<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Application: I am the lead instructor for Wildlands Studies’ Thailand Elephant Program, a 6-week field course examining human-elephant coexistence, Asian elephant ecology, and conservation in working landscapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Program details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Students conduct wildlife observation and habitat assessment, work alongside mahouts at an ethical sanctuary, and engage with farming communities navigating crop damage and coexistence strategies. The program is a genuinely interdisciplinary course taught through a social-ecological systems approach. Course content spans ecology, biology, conservation science, climate science, and environmental justice (among many others). All backgrounds and experience levels are welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Details and application: https:\/\/www.wildlandsstudies.com\/thailand-elephant<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Happy to answer questions about curriculum, fieldwork, or student fit. Thank you! – Tyler Nuckols, PhD Candidate, Environmental Studies, University of Colorado Boulder<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n This page lists field courses in the biological sciences. These require a fee and are typically eligible for college credit, though for some it may be via Independent Study arranged at your home institution. 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Orientation: Protocols, skills assessment, project integration.
Progressive training: Supervised tasks to autonomous research.
Deliverables: Final report, team presentation, potential co-authorship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Strong research motivation, full-time flexibility, international mindset (English working language).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Review Policies & Guidelines: www.thebdri.com\/internships.html<\/a>.
– Email internship@thebdri.com for data availability and instructions.
– Late-season spots only\u2014positions close when filled.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n4\/29 – Field Program for Undergraduates: Thailand Elephant Conservation<\/summary>
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