Field Projects International

Field Projects International

Who We Are

A nonprofit organization dedicated to the study and conservation of tropical ecosystems.

What We Do

We conduct wildlife research and provide field training in tropical biology in Peru and India.

How You Can Help

Help us protect threatened ecosystems through research as we train the scientists of tomorrow.

December and January Course Offerings

december, 2017

11dec(dec 11)12:00 am23(dec 23)12:00 amCosta Rica: Ecological Research and Conservation in ActionPiro Bio StationProgram:Field CourseMulti-site Experience?:No

11dec(dec 11)12:00 am23(dec 23)12:00 amTigers to Turtles: Conservation and Ecology in BangladeshBangladeshProgram:Field CourseMulti-site Experience?:Yes

11decallday23alldayIntense about Insects: Tropical Entomology in the Peruvian AmazonLos Amigos Biological Field StationProgram:Field CourseMulti-site Experience?:No

26decallday07janalldayFrom Amazon to Andes: The Birds of Peru (2 wk)Los Amigos and Inkaterra Field Stations, PeruMadre de DiosProgram:Field CourseMulti-site Experience?:Yes

31dec(dec 31)12:00 am13jan(jan 13)12:00 amFrom Primates to Predators: The Conservation of India's Iconic MammalsFringe FordProgram:Field CourseMulti-site Experience?:No

31dec(dec 31)12:00 am14jan(jan 14)12:00 amAmazonian ABCs: Fundamentals of Rainforest Ecology and Field BotanySession 1: Inkaterra and Malinowski Field StationsMadre de DiosProgram:Field CourseMulti-site Experience?:Yes

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Announcements

Summer 2017 Scholarship Winners Announced!
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Summer 2017 Scholarship Winners Announced!
It was a tough season, with many really qualified applicants competing for a small number of scholarship...
Apr 13, 2017No Comments
FPI Endorses March for Science
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FPI Endorses March for Science
Field Projects International (FPI) and our One World Science initiative officially endorse the stated...
Mar 29, 2017No Comments
New Option for Funding Assistance
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New Option for Funding Assistance
FPI is happy to announce a new option for all program participants. For those who wish to participate...
Mar 23, 2017No Comments
New Course: Insect Chemical Ecology
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New Course: Insect Chemical Ecology
This field course will give an introduction to tropical entomology — including insect biology, behavior,...
Feb 16, 2017No Comments
Summer 2017 Scholarships
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Summer 2017 Scholarships
FPI is now accepting scholarship applications for our summer 2017 field courses! Apply between January...
Jan 29, 2017No Comments
2017 Research Assistantships
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2017 Research Assistantships
We are proud to announce the 2017 dates for our research assistantship training programs. These programs...
Jan 12, 2017No Comments
New Course: Primate Health & Communication
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New Course: Primate Health & Communication
It is hard to imagine a better place to receive training in primatology and biological field research...
Jan 05, 2017No Comments
New Course: Field Herpetology
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New Course: Field Herpetology
Few places on earth can compare to the wealth of biodiversity found in the Amazon basin, which is particularly...
Jan 05, 2017No Comments

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Field Notes Blog

New DIY Camera Traps Heading to Peru This Summer
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New DIY Camera Traps Heading to Peru This Summer
By Ishaan Raghunandan, Edited by Ben Lybarger Camera trapping has always been an exciting part of FPI’s...
May 11, 2017No Comments
The March for Science is Tomorrow!
Apr 21, 2017No Comments
Identification of animals and plants is an essential skill set
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Identification of animals and plants is an essential skill set
La Trobe University students learning how to identify plants near Falls Creek. Susan Lawler Susan Lawler,...
Mar 26, 2017No Comments
The Rise of Next Gen Science
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The Rise of Next Gen Science
Interview with Aaron Pomerantz By Kristina Aluzaite Investigating obscure and undiscovered insect species...
Oct 31, 2016No Comments
Amazing GRC
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Amazing GRC
This Monkey Has More Followers Than You By Ben Lybarger In a culture endlessly seeking likes, loves,...
Sep 29, 2016No Comments
Ari and the Howler Monkey
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Ari and the Howler Monkey
One Student’s Photographic Quest In August 2016, FPI offered our first conservation photography...
Sep 20, 2016No Comments
Science-bound, Adventure-driven
Conservation Spotlight
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Science-bound, Adventure-driven
The exciting new face of nature conservation science By Kristina Aluzaite As intense morning rays light...
Sep 09, 2016No Comments
No Monkey Left Behind
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No Monkey Left Behind
By Ben Lybarger | Photos by Ishaan Raghunandan It was a typical afternoon in the Amazon when suddenly...
Aug 10, 2016No Comments

We have a lot to offer. Please take a minute or two to read about our programs and choose the ones that interest you. We can't wait to work with you!

Receive hands-on training on animal behavior, ecology, and handling.

Learn about tropical biology, primatology and more while you're in the rainforest.

Teach eager students about conservation research in a rainforest.

Explore a Field Site

Learn about where we work, and get a feel for each place through our photo gallery.

Win a Scholarship

Write an essay and submit an application to try and win one of three field course scholarships.

Help us protect threatened ecosystems through research and prepare the scientists of tomorrow.

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