We accept interns on a continual rolling basis. We will not take more than 3 interns at a given time as we want to enhance the intern and research experience through a one-on-one mentorship approach to ensure interns gain an experience that provides a strong foundation in scientific research, and conservation and management. We encourage
We accept interns on a continual rolling basis. We will not take more than 3 interns at a given time as we want to enhance the intern and research experience through a one-on-one mentorship approach to ensure interns gain an experience that provides a strong foundation in scientific research, and conservation and management. We encourage interested individuals to contact us promptly as slots are limited and fill up fast. As research projects will change, we will be in contact with interns prior to arrival in regards to the project work you should expect to conduct during your internship.
Our Internships:
Interns are expected to put in about 30 hours of work each week during their stay, assisting CRC with all current research projects, which include a variety of scientific fields (population biology, ecology, parasitology, eco-toxicology, phylogenetics, etc.). Interns should expect to participate in community outreach, as well as working with one of our several partners here in Belize. If interested, you can request to spend time at some of our partners’ facilities as well (at no extra cost).
Long-term interns (staying with us for more than 1 month) with specific research interests are encouraged to develop small attainable projects to complete during their internship. We will work with interns to gather and analyze data for potential publication following their internship. We also have various projects that are non-crocodile related and welcome interns whose research interests may include ecosystems or species that are not our primary focus.
Prior to arriving, we will send interns a Croc 101 guide to help incoming interns familiarize themselves with a foundation of information about data collection and species ID. It is our expectation that interns review introductory materials to come in ready to participate and get the most out of their experience.
Please inform us if there is something particular that you would like to learn during this intern apprenticeship as we want you to gain and learn as much as possible to further your interest and scientific foundation.
What’s Included:
*You are responsible for your travel to Belize, meals, and fun money for exploring and experiencing Belize outside of CRC activities*
Cost:
10% of cost go towards CRC in-country conservation and management efforts.
Longer internships can be worked out on a case by case basis, and interns interested in long-term stay with the CRC should enquire about costs specific to their internship. Interested interns from Central America and the Caribbean should also contact the CRC directly to inquire about regional internship pricing.
Internship periods are secured with a non-refundable 50% deposit, and 100% of the balance is due 60 days before the start of the internship.
Cancellation Policy:
The CRC hybrid internship is a one-on-one mentorship experience that provides a strong foundation in scientific research, and conservation and management. This internship begins virtually with meetings 3 times a week for two weeks, conducted over Zoom. Topics that will be covered are: general crocodilian biology, research methodology, ou
The CRC hybrid internship is a one-on-one mentorship experience that provides a strong foundation in scientific research, and conservation and management. This internship begins virtually with meetings 3 times a week for two weeks, conducted over Zoom. Topics that will be covered are: general crocodilian biology, research methodology, outreach and educational methods, and conservation and management based on research. During this time you will also assist in analyzing game camera or drone images for our on-going biodiversity research around the lagoon. Following the virtual internship, you will be quizzed on the material covered before you come to Belize to complete a minimum two week in-person internship.
This in-person internship will be based on the virtual session, allowing you to jump right into research projects conducted by CRC in Belize! While in Belize, interns are expected to put in about 30 hours of work each week during their stay, assisting CRC with all current research projects, which include a variety of scientific fields (population biology, ecology, parasitology, eco-toxicology, phylogenetics, etc.). Interns should expect to participate in community outreach, as well as working with one of our several partners here in Belize. If interested, you can request to spend time at some of our partners’ facilities as well (at no extra cost).
This internship is a minimum of four weeks, split between virtual and in person. It is ideal for those who cannot travel for longer than two weeks. The virtual portion and in person portion do not need to take place consecutively but a shorter break in between is preferable so the virtual information remains fresh in your mind.
Internships can be conducted either in English or Spanish.
What's Included:
*Interns will be responsible for travel to/from Placencia, Belize, personal food costs, and visa fees if staying in Belize over one month, and fun money for exploring and experiencing Belize outside of CRC activities*
Please inform us if there is something particular that you would like to learn during this intern apprenticeship as we want you to gain and learn as much as possible to further your interest and scientific foundation.
Cost:
Fees for internships longer than 4 weeks can be discussed between intern and CRC Director.
Interested interns from Central America and the Caribbean should also contact the CRC directly to inquire about regional internship pricing.
Internship periods are secured with a non-refundable 50% deposit, and 100% of the balance is due 60 days before the start of the internship.
Cancellation Policy:
For more information about our hybrid internship, please send an email to program.coordinator@crcbelize.org
Belize is home to two primate species: Spider Monkeys (Ateles geoffroyi) and Howler Monkeys (Alouatta pigra). Both are the largest of the new world species and although closely related in the larger primatology world are very different. Spider Monkeys are frugivores that live in highly fluid social groupings inhabiting large territories.
Belize is home to two primate species: Spider Monkeys (Ateles geoffroyi) and Howler Monkeys (Alouatta pigra). Both are the largest of the new world species and although closely related in the larger primatology world are very different. Spider Monkeys are frugivores that live in highly fluid social groupings inhabiting large territories. Howler Monkeys are less active frugivores that live in very cohesive groups and spend most of their time inactive. Howlers live in a variety of forest habitats and are quite common to see, especially along rivers. Spiders are much more rare and elusive, primarily seen in more remote forests in Belize. Both species are endangered, threatened by habitat loss and the illegal pet trade. Geoffroy’s spider monkey is continuously listed as one of the world’s 25 most threatened species of primates in the annual Primates in Peril report.
Starting in 2020, the CRC has participated in various primate projects throughout Belize (as we say, we take a holistic approach when it comes to conservation, so we are interested and opened to studying ALL wildlife within crocodilian habitat). Led by CRC Research Coordinator Jane Champion, these projects have focused on determining local populations of primates as well as tracking rehabilitated and released primates, once in the illegal pet trade.
Research will consist of full days at the field sites, following groups of monkeys and recording group composition, location, behavior and diet via scan sampling every 30 minutes. For new areas where population is unknown, individuals will be identified by their physical appearances. These data will be used to determine baseline population data at the new field sites. The same data will be collected on Howler Monkeys that have been released at Runaway Creek Nature Reserve and will be used to determine success of the rehabilitation and release process.
What is included in the CRC Primate Project?
Those interested in including primate studies within their CRC internship will head out for at least 2 days in one of our research locations to conduct observational research. This research includes recording location, group composition, individual primate ID’s, group behavior and their diet. Locations of projects include Chiquibul Forest, Chan Chich Lodge/Gallon Jug and Runaway Creek Nature Reserve.
Cost of Primate Research = $500.00usd extra
The primate portion of the research is an extra excursion outside of the usual CRC internship experience thus those who would like to participate in this type of research will need to pay a fee to cover the following expenses:
*Food is not included in the above fee
**Need to be fit to hike up to 6 hours through thick forest in the heat with mosquitoes. Interns will be required to carry food and water.
For more information on this primate research, please contact Research Coordinator Jane Champion at research.coordinator@crcbelize.org
Cost: $250US
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