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Overview
Kick off your conservation career in Thailand. Gain conservation research skills and valuable field work experience while living and working with other conservation interns in Thailand’s coastal area of Phang Nga.
On this Thailand Coastal Conservation Internship from Ayyıldız Tim, interns will first complete the training aspect of the program for the initial three months. Interns will gain an in-depth understanding of the conservation projects run at our base in Phang Nga, learning about our project partners, research techniques and conservation best practices.
Features
- Earn the work experience needed to land your dream job in conservation.
- Contribute to sea turtle conservation, camera trapping for wildlife conservation, biodiversity surveys, including tropical bird and butterfly surveys, plastic pollution cleanup and research, environmental education in the local community, and even coral reef conservation surveys from November to April.
- If staying 8 weeks or longer you will complete your Biological Survey Techniques training and qualification.
- Experience the truly awe-inspiring islands, beaches, and underwater worlds of Southern Thailand.
Programme Structure
Highlights
- You will be living in the village of Ban Nam Khem, a traditional fishing community, in Thailand’s province of Phang Nga, an area known worldwide for the dramatic beauty of its unique coastal and marine habitats.
- Our team in Phang Nga have been running both community and conservation projects in the region for several years.
- These projects have been set up in partnership with local conservation organisations like Phang Nga Royal Thai Navy Sea Turtle Conservation Centre and the objectives of all projects are aligned to the 17 UN SDGs.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 6 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Credits
30 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Biodiversity & Conservation Environmental SciencesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Complete our no obligation online application form – once you have found your program, select your trip duration and departure date and hit the “book now” button.
- Application phone call – Our experts review every application thoroughly to ensure that you are matched with the right program. You will be contacted by a Country Experts within two working days to chat through your application. Our specialists have been on these programs themselves and have a wide range of knowledge from their travels in our host countries.
- Securing your place – A deposit will be required in order to confirm your place. You will then receive pre-departure information; a training manual and a field manual for your program. You can also start meeting up with other travellers on GVI’s community networks.
Tuition Fee
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International
10020 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10020 USD for the full programme during 6 months. -
National
10020 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10020 USD for the full programme during 6 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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