Field Projects International

Field Projects International

Upcoming Courses & Expeditions

Mona Island Amphibian Expedition
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Mona Island Amphibian Expedition
Week-long expedition to the uninhabited Caribbean island of Mona to survey endemic amphibians, July 7 - 13.
Nov 03, 2018
Tigers to Turtles: Conservation and Ecology in Bangladesh
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Tigers to Turtles: Conservation and Ecology in Bangladesh
This 2-week tropical ecology program explores the Sundarbans and Lawachara Parks of Bangladesh from June 8 to June 20, 2019
Aug 01, 2017
Long-term Primate Field Studies: Behavioral, Parasitological and Spatial Monitoring
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Long-term Primate Field Studies: Behavioral, Parasitological and Spatial Monitoring
14-day program explores the intricacies of long-term monitoring of primates, and will be conducted from June 30 - July 13, 2019
Dec 15, 2017
Genomics in the Jungle – Peru
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Genomics in the Jungle – Peru
14-day program on field-based genomics techniques and data analysis in the Amazon's first field genetics laboratory from July 14 to July 27, 2019
Dec 29, 2017
Life in the Sand: Desert Herpetology and Natural History
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Life in the Sand: Desert Herpetology and Natural History
In this course, participants will learn natural history, conservation, and defining characteristics of desert-dwelling reptiles and amphibians species, August 4 - 11
Dec 17, 2017

Summer Research Assistantships

27may(may 27)12:00 am21jul(jul 21)12:00 amWildlife HandlingMark-recapture animal researchLos Amigos Field Station, PeruProgram:Research AssistantshipMulti-site Experience?:No

27mayalldayalldayCommunity Disease EcologyResearch on parasite and pathogen host specificityLos Amigos Field Station, PeruProgram:Research AssistantshipMulti-site Experience?:No

03jun(jun 3)12:00 am30jul(jul 30)12:00 amPrimate Sensory EcologyFeeding Ecology ExperimentationLos Amigos Field Station, PeruProgram:Research AssistantshipMulti-site Experience?:No

03jun(jun 3)12:00 am12aug(aug 12)12:00 amPrimate Behavior & CommunicationResearch on multiple species in their natural habitatLos Amigos Field Station, PeruProgram:Research AssistantshipMulti-site Experience?:No

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.

Announcements

NEW Wildlife Technology R&D Program
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NEW Wildlife Technology R&D Program
This summer FPI is focused on deploying a number of technologies that will automate data collection at...
Mar 07, 2019No Comments
Updated Summer Application Deadlines
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Updated Summer Application Deadlines
As the early deadline of April 15th has passed, we have re-evaluated enrollments in a variety of our...
Apr 16, 2018No Comments
Position Announcement: Research Associate in Applied Genetics
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Position Announcement: Research Associate in Applied Genetics
Position Status (March 19, 2018): accepting applications Field Projects International (FPI; fieldprojects.org),...
Mar 06, 2018No Comments
The October news roundup!
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The October news roundup!
Last month we premiered a new way of getting the best in science news reporting, geared towards the very...
Oct 04, 2017No Comments
Our new podcast is here! Episode 1: Andean Bears
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Our new podcast is here! Episode 1: Andean Bears
From small stories to the bigger picture, the brand new One World Science podcast explores the natural...
Oct 04, 2017No Comments
Ask Me Anything: Instructors Accepting Questions!
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Ask Me Anything: Instructors Accepting Questions!
Barack Obama, Jerry Seinfeld, a line cook at Applebee’s, and a guy with two penises walk...
Oct 03, 2017No Comments
The All New FPI News Meta-Zine
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The All New FPI News Meta-Zine
We’re announcing an exciting new way to get updates on the latest in field biology through FPI....
Aug 29, 2017No Comments
Student Aid One Click Away
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Student Aid One Click Away
Important news for all potential field course participants! SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES OPEN ON SEPTEMBER...
Aug 24, 2017No Comments

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Field Notes Blog

Trophies, Trump, and the Sound of Silence
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Trophies, Trump, and the Sound of Silence
Shhhh…. Do you hear that? You’ll have to listen closely. It’s the sound of the Trump...
Mar 15, 2018No Comments
The Colours of a Primate Rainbow: Interview with Dr. Amanda Melin
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The Colours of a Primate Rainbow: Interview with Dr. Amanda Melin
By Luke Fannin. Primates are exceptionally visually oriented mammals. Adapted to a life in the trees,...
Mar 05, 2018No Comments
“Lek’s” Stay Together: Gaudy Displays and Flaunting Feathers
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“Lek’s” Stay Together: Gaudy Displays and Flaunting Feathers
By Luke Fannin Imagine that you are speed dating. You decide to dress modestly, hoping to at least talk...
Feb 20, 2018No Comments
The Mark-Recapture Program Turns Ten!
In our tenth year of performing health screens on wild primates in the Peruvian Amazon, we thought we...
Jan 19, 2018No Comments
Living for the City: Interview with Dr. Iván Soto-Calderón
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Living for the City: Interview with Dr. Iván Soto-Calderón
By Luke Fannin. My fellow research assistants from this past summer will undoubtedly agree with me when...
Jan 08, 2018No Comments
Field course update: Bangladesh
Dec 17, 2017No Comments
Our Classroom Was A Jungle, Literally
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Our Classroom Was A Jungle, Literally
The first week in the biological station was over and i was still amazed about the stunning sunrise every...
Oct 28, 2017No Comments
The Succession Rhapsody: from sand to Amazon rainforest
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The Succession Rhapsody: from sand to Amazon rainforest
I step off a boat and set foot onto a beach, my feet sinking slightly into the soft, fine sand....
Oct 24, 2017No 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.

Nature Photography Programs

Consider taking one of our excellent workshops in wildlife photography or reserve a private photography tour.

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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