Field Projects International hosts field courses at multiple field sites across the world, with a focus on wildlife biology and ecology. If you like the outdoors, and want to learn more about tropical rainforest research, look no further – you’re in the right spot.
Current Course Dates and Locations
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Insect Chemical Ecology – Peruvian Amazon: July 26th to August 13th , 2017
Study tropical entomology with a focus on plant-insect interactions at a field station deep in the Amazon -
Primate Health and Communication – Peru: June 5th to June 18th, 2017
Learn field biology methods with a focus primate communication and parasite ecology -
Life Under the Leaves: Herpetology in Peru: May 25th to June 7th, 2017
Explore the fascinating world of Neotropical reptiles and amphibians in the Amazon -
Tropical Ornithology – Peruvian Amazon: June 16th to July 3rd, 2017
Learn avian ecology and survey methods at a field station with nearly 600 bird species
Bring your Camera to Peru!
Learn photography techniques while exploring the flora and fauna of the Amazon, with special focus on DSLR camera trapping, macro photography, and night photography. Flexible dates available.
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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
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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... -
FPI Endorses March for Science
Field Projects International (FPI) and our One World Science initiative officially endorse the stated... -
New Option for Funding Assistance
FPI is happy to announce a new option for all program participants. For those who wish to participate... -
New Course: Insect Chemical Ecology
This field course will give an introduction to tropical entomology — including insect biology, behavior,... -
Summer 2017 Scholarships
FPI is now accepting scholarship applications for our summer 2017 field courses! Apply between January... -
2017 Research Assistantships
We are proud to announce the 2017 dates for our research assistantship training programs. These programs... -
New Course: Primate Health & Communication
It is hard to imagine a better place to receive training in primatology and biological field research... -
New Course: Field Herpetology
Few places on earth can compare to the wealth of biodiversity found in the Amazon basin, which is particularly...
Field Notes Blog
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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... -
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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,... -
The Rise of Next Gen Science
Interview with Aaron Pomerantz By Kristina Aluzaite Investigating obscure and undiscovered insect species... -
Amazing GRC
This Monkey Has More Followers Than You By Ben Lybarger In a culture endlessly seeking likes, loves,... -
Ari and the Howler Monkey
One Student’s Photographic Quest In August 2016, FPI offered our first conservation photography... -
Science-bound, Adventure-driven
The exciting new face of nature conservation science By Kristina Aluzaite As intense morning rays light... -
No Monkey Left Behind
By Ben Lybarger | Photos by Ishaan Raghunandan It was a typical afternoon in the Amazon when suddenly...
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!
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!
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