Research Program Application | Field Projects International

Field Projects International offers students with little or no prior field experience the unique opportunity to receive hands-on training in the Peruvian Amazon. The costs to participate in our long-term research programs include lodging and all meals at the field station, transportation between Puerto Maldonado and the field station, specialized training for candidates accepted into the program, and the provision of equipment and supplies necessary to conduct this research. IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ BEFORE FILLING OUT THE APPLICATION

The “references” we ask for are the names of 2 people who can fill out a short form recommending you for this position. This can be a professor, teacher, employer, or supervisor who can speak to your strengths and qualifications. Please do not enter your own contact information in these fields.
There is NO fee due at the time of application.
Once you apply, you will interview with the research team and if accepted, pay a deposit of one week’s fee to reserve your place in the program.
The remaining fee will be due 60 days after acceptance into the program, or at the application deadline (whichever is earlier).
We offer peer-to-peer fundraising assistance for all accepted candidates.

Learn more about our research training programs here.

Research Training Program Application

BASIC INFORMATION
Name*
First Last
Birth date*
Month
Day
Year
Address*
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Country of Citizenship*
Phone*
Email*
Enter Email Confirm Email
What is your highest education level?*
Name of school or your place of work:*
Field of study or work*
i.e. your major, minor, career, or job title
Please upload your most current CV or résumé:*
Accepted file types: pdf, txt, doc, docx, Max. file size: 512 MB.
Select all that apply. I have conducted scientific research:*
(Please note: a lack of research experience does not prevent acceptance into our training programs, which are open to participants at all levels.)
- Never
- In high school
- As part of an undergraduate class
- During a college-level internship
- In a faculty member's lab
- As a paid lab technician
- As a field assistant
- In a zoo on captive animals
- In a project that I designed and led
- Other
If other, please explain.*
PROJECT DETAILS
Which research specialty track is your first choice?*
Which research specialty track is your second choice?*
Please select your program start date:*
Please select the desired duration of your program:*
Please note that there is a 5 week minimum.
What is your special request for program length?
Do you want to receive credits for research conducted with us?*
MAKE YOUR CASE
In this section you will have an opportunity to describe to us why you will be a good fit this program.
Why do you want to attend Field Projects International's research training program? Be specific in regard to your desired specialty track. How will this fit into your academic/career goals? Limit your answer to 1000 characters (~250 words)*
What makes you an ideal candidate for this training program? Limit your answer to 1000 characters (~ 250 words)*
BACKGROUND AND SKILLS
Let us know more about your past experiences that might be beneficial to this program.
Describe any laboratory and/or field research experience you have had. Limit your answer to 2000 characters (~500 words). If you have not had any, answer "None." (Note that answering "None" is not necessarily disqualifying, as this is a training program to gain experience.)*
Describe any animal handling experience you have had. Specifically note if this occurred in captivity or in the field. Limit your answer to 2000 characters (~500 words). If you have not had any, answer "None." (Note that answering "None" is not disqualifying, as this is a training program to gain experience.)*
Describe any experience(s) you have had living away from home, or not in your home country. Be sure to include any time spent in the tropics. Limit your answer to 2000 characters (~500 words). If you have not had any, answer "None." (Note that answering "None" is not disqualifying, as this is a training program to gain experience.)*
Select all the programs/technology below that you have used repeatedly.*
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- Garmin BaseCamp
- Audacity or other wave editors
- Switch or other file converters
- The unarchiver or other archive extraction utilities
- ArcGIS
- SPSS or other statistical software
- R
- Specify or other Plant Database Software
- Raven Audio Analysis Software
- Arduino
- Radio telemeters
- GPS devices (handheld)
- Raspberry Pi
- None of the above
REFERENCES
Name of Reference 1*
First Last
Job title/Position (Reference 1)*
Email (Reference 1)*
Phone (Reference 1)*
Did you hear about our research program from Reference 1?*
- Yes
- No
Name of Reference 2*
First Last
Job title/Position (Reference 2)*
Phone (Reference 2)*
Email (Reference 2)*
Did you hear about our research program from Reference 2?*
- Yes
- No
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Do you have any questions/comments for us?
How did you learn about this opportunity? Please check all that apply*
- From a previous participant
- From a flyer in your university
- Through a professor in class
- Through a professor via email
- Through the Primate Info Network
- Through your department's mailing list
- Through an online volunteer opportunities website
- Through our website
- Social Media (Facebook/Twitter/Instagram)
- Through a Google search
- Through the ECOLOG listerv
- Other
If you chose other, please explain*
Please acknowledge your understanding of the following:*
- I have read about my financial obligations regarding this program, which include a fixed fee paid to FPI/PrimatesPeru that will cover my lodging and all meals at the field station, transportation between Puerto Maldonado and the field station, specialized training in my program track of choice, and the provision of specialized equipment and supplies necessary for this research. I believe I will be able to cover this fixed program fee, as well as my travel to and from Puerto Maldonado, Peru, and any other expenses not listed above.
That's it, your application is ready for submission. Please give us up to 48 hours to confirm the receipt of your application.

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Research Training Program Application

BASIC INFORMATION

PROJECT DETAILS

MAKE YOUR CASE

BACKGROUND AND SKILLS

REFERENCES

ADDITIONAL DETAILS