Empowering communities through impactful research.

Research fellowships

4 - 24 weeks

5 reasons research fellowships are for you

Generate solutions to
community challenges
Get practical
research experience
Get guidance from
expert supervisors
Use your individual
skills and expertise
Receive career-boosting
mentoring and support

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Conduct research to enable social change

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Experience qualitative
research methodologies
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Get exposure to
developmental challenges
3
Learn how to collect
and analyse data
4
Interpret findings and
share with the community

Choose between two types of research projects

Flagship research project
Contribute to existing, ongoing research projects and assist GVI and our partners with general community development efforts.
Independent research project
Complete your studies by conducting your own research that aligns with the topics and data that GVI and our partners have available.

Community projects with local partners

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Match your skills to

community needs.

Join a project where your experience
will be adapted to your individual
interests and expertise and
address community priorities.

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Guided by expert supervisors

Refilwe Mokoena

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Sustainable Development, 2014, University of St Andrews, Scotland

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Dr. Linda Musgrave

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Sustainable Development, 2014, 
University of St Andrews, Scotland

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Grow personally, develop professionally

Research skills
  • Data collection
  • Data analysis
  • Report writing
  • Presentations
Core skills
  • Communication
  • Adaptability
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Work ethic
Soft skills
  • Cultural awareness
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Communication
  • Teamwork

Launch your career in social impact

When completing a 12+ week fellowship, we guarantee you’ll secure an impact-driven position within 18 months (or we’ll return 50% of your program fee). View our career guarantee

Research Fellowship Program Certificate
Subject Area Foundation Certificate
Leading for Impact Certificate
Careers in Sustainable Development Certificate
Research Fellowship Program Certificate
Subject Area Foundation Certificate
Leading for Impact Certificate
Careers in Sustainable Development Certificate
You'll also get:
  • One-on-one mentoring sessions
  • Research methods training
  • Job portal access
  • Career coaching sessions
  • LinkedIn reference
Don't just travel like a tourist.
Live like a local.

Location, somewhere

Siem Reap, Limpopo

Siem Reap, Costa Rica

Seychelles
4 – 24 weeks
Virtual
internships

Work remotely on real projects for conservation partners.

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4 – 12 weeks
Professional
apprenticeships

Get broad exposure to a variety of conservation initiatives.

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Research
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Get a three month placement to work for a conservation partner.

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