Coastal Conservation Research Fellowship in Seychelles
Conduct research on vulnerable island and coastal habitats and learn from conservation experts in Mahe, Seychelles.
Popular program.
Limited availability.
Durations: 4 - 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
Located on the small, remote tropical island Mahe, Seychelles, our wildlife research fellowship program gives you exclusive access to protected habitats, scientific data sets, expert mentors and practical field experience to support your dissertation or research project. All marine research activities are conducted through snorkel-based surveys, not diving. You’ll contribute to one of GVI’s flagship research initiatives or explore your own research focus across diverse coastal and island ecosystems, from mangroves and marshlands to coral communities and marine megafauna like sea turtles.
Grants available for up to ZAR240,000!
Get a GVI Foundation Grant of up to 80% on conservation programs. Everyone is invited to apply by 31 May.
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.
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Offered once a month, expand your adventure with GVI Experiences. These are just some of the activities offered on your program!
Experience Thérèse Island’s coastal trails
Sauzier waterfall hike and jungle picnic
Paddleboard across the bay
Hike through lush forests and across rocky plateaus
Drift through the reef on a night dive or snorkel
Learn about rare and endemic species of plants
Swim at a secret beach
PADI AWARE Dive Against Debris (or snorkel)
Experience Thérèse Island ’s coastal trails
Sauzier waterfall hike and jungle picnic
Paddleboard across the bay
Hike through lush forests and across rocky plateaus
Drift through the reef on a night dive or snorkel
Learn about rare and endemic species of plants
Swim at a secret beach
PADI AWARE Dive Against Debris (or snorkel)
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