Conservation Research Fellowship in Costa Rica
Conduct research to ensure healthy ecosystems in the Kekoldi Indigenous Reserve.
Popular program.
Almost fully booked.
Durations: 8 - 24 weeks
45 hrs of fieldwork per week
1:6 staff to participant ratio
Includes GVI ExperiencesBook with confidence
Travel flexibility, because life happens! Modify your booking, even up to 48 hours before departure. T&Cs apply.
Program information
Join conservationists in the dense jungles of the Kekoldi Indigenous Reserve to contribute to impactful science through targeted research projects. Receive guidance from expert supervisors and get access to datasets in rare environments and species, to complete your studies and get published. This is your chance to raise your academic profile and stand out in your field.
Everyone’s invited. Get up to 80% of your program fees covered.
GVI Foundation Grants are now available for conservation programs abroad. Up to USD 10,000 based on your motivation and circumstances. Apply by 31 Oct.
Book with confidence
Travel flexibility, because life happens! Modify your booking, even up to 48 hours before departure. T&Cs apply.
Included in your program, at no extra cost.
Make the most of our unique programs with these exclusively curated local adventure and wellness experiences.
Offered once a month, expand your adventure with GVI Experiences. These are just some of the activities offered on your program!
Cook traditional cuisine with local experts.
Go on a waterfall hike.
Take part in moth or butterfly trapping.
Witness the natural spectacle of daybreak.
Watch a Costa Rican sunset from the rainforest.
Stargaze from a jungle tower.
Develop your wildlife photography skills.
Yoga in the rainforest.
Cook traditional cuisine with local experts.
Go on a waterfall hike.
Take part in moth or butterfly trapping.
Witness the natural spectacle of daybreak.
Watch a Costa Rican sunset from the rainforest.
Stargaze from a jungle tower.
Develop your wildlife photography skills.
Yoga in the rainforest.
Connect with our alumni
Want to connect with some of our past participants about their adventures? Get in touch with hundreds of friendly ambassadors all over the world who would be more than happy to answer any questions.
