Internships at Un poco del Chocó Biological Station

The internships at Un poco del Chocó Biological Station are field-based placements in rainforest ecology, wildlife monitoring, avian research and conservation held at a nature reserve in Ecuador. Programmes include short biological internships (4–12 weeks), longer research traineeships (2–6 months) and practical courses such as bird banding and tropical ecology. Participants collect data for ongoing research projects, engage in reforestation and conservation activities, and receive practical training in field methods. Specific course editions include a Bird Banding Training course (June 03–12, 2026) with a stated course fee and an NABC Bird Banding Workshop previously held in April–May 2024.

Hands-on field research experience, practical skills in tropical ecology and avian monitoring, participation in data collection for research projects, involvement in reforestation and conservation activities, and bird banding training and certification for the relevant course.

Students and aspiring biologists, ecologists or students of related fields; internships and traineeships are intended for those interested in tropical ecology, avian research and conservation. Specific course dates and fees are provided for individual courses.