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The Montana Institute on Ecosystems has put together a list of internships and undergraduate research opportunities with their affiliates and partners as well.  
 
An additional list of potential funding sources for graduate students has been compiled by our own graduate students.
Volunteer Opportunities, Field Courses, and Options for Undergraduate Course Study
Position Title
Organization
Location
Dates

Application

Deadline
More Information

Wildlife Conservation & Sustainability

or

Methods in Primate Behavior & Conservation
Danta

Costa Rica

December 28-January 12 or July 1-15, 2026

 

June 15-20, 2026

December 1, 2025   for winter session or June 1, 2026 for summer session

 

May 1, 2026

More Information
Australia:  Tropical Reefs and Rainforests
Wildlands Studies

Far North Queensland, Australia

Fall 2025 

Spring 2026

Open until filled

 

 

More Info

Apply

Shark Institute Research Program
Shark & Marine Research Institute

Cape Town, South Africa

2 weeks-3 months duration starting on 1st and 15th of every month

Ongoing

Announcement
Parrot Husbandry Volunteer
Echo Bonaire

Bonaire, Dutch Caribbean

Ongoing

Ongoing

Announcement
Conservation Study Abroad and Field Experience
Round River Conservation Studies

Varies:  Patagonia, Botswana, Mongolia, British Columbia, Belize, Sky Island Borderlands

Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters

Rolling Basis

More Information
"Safe Capture" Online Chemical Immobilization Course
San Diego Zoo Global Academy

Online

Ongoing

Ongoing

Flyer          Agenda      Price List      Announcement

 
Primatology and Primate Conservation Online Course
Para La Tierra

Online

Individualized at student's own pace

Rolling deadline

Website
Kelp Forest / Marine science career development field course opportunity
Cape RADD
Cape Town, South Africa
2- or 4-week field course (not for credit)
 Ongoing
Cape RADD website
Tropical Ecology Research Intern
Para La Tierra
Pilar, Paraguay
3-6 month program as it suits applicants
Rolling application period
Position Description
Volunteer as student, post-graduate, early-career scientist, or marine biologist
Shark & Marine Research Institute
South Africa
almost year-round opportunities 
 
Research Program Overview
Study Abroad / Intern / Volunteer
Eko Tracks
Multiple locations in South Africa
Year Round
 

Eko Tracks website

 
Volunteer internship or travel opportunities in organic agriculture
Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms, USA (WWOOF-USA)
wide variety
 
 
WWOOF-USA website
Volunteer Interns
Montana Grizzly Encounter
Bozeman, MT
minimum time commitment: 3 months
Applications accepted on rolling basis; flexible work hours for students.

Internship website

Can stop in and talk to Amy or Paige in person.
Wildlife and Conservation Field Study in South Africa
African Insight Academy
South Africa
Year round opportunities
Year round rolling deadline

Website
International Environmental Volunteer Opportunities
NGOabroad
Many locations around the world
Year round opportunities
Rolling deadlines--for summer work, recommended application completion by March.

Website
Paid Internships and Temporary or Seasonal Positions
Position Title
Organization
Location
Dates
Application Deadline
More Information

STEM Content Creator for H.S.  Students  
Numerade
Position can be done remotely
 
 

Apply here
Graduate School and Postdoctoral Positions
Position Title
Organization
Location
Dates
Application Deadline
More Information

Ph.D. position in Alpine Plant Community Ecology Lab

Department of Plant and Microbial Biology, North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina

Fall 2026

LOI due November 3, 2025, Grad School application due January 15, 2026
Announcement

6 Graduate Fellows positions in Biology, Geosciences, or Interdisciplinary Programs

Idaho State University

Pocatello, ID

Starts in fall 2026.  Up to 3 years of salary & tuition

Final deadline of April 1, 2025 with application reviews beginning in January.  Open until filled.
Announcement

Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow

Weber State University

Ogden, Utah

Starts January 2, 2026

Priority deadline:  October 24, 2025
Announcement

PhD Assistantship

Belote Lab, Department of Ecology, MSU

Bozeman, Montana

Starts January 2026 for 2.5 years+

Review begins on October 6th, 2025

Open until filled.
Announcement
Professional and Full-Time Positions
Position Title Organization Location Dates Application Deadline More Information

Regional Diversity Technician

(no degree requirement, but experience or college coursework needed)

 WA Department of Fish & Wildlife

Chelan County--Wenatchee, Washington   

Or 

Remote w/ some travel

  

October 30, 2025

 Announcement

Assistant/Associate Professor of Biology

 University of Montana--Western

Dillon, Montana

  

Application Review begins on November 1, 2025

Open until filled

 Announcement

Cartography & GIS Specialist

 The Wilderness Society

Remote

  

October 26, 2025

 Announcement

Research Bureau Chief

 Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

Helena, Montana

  

October 21, 2025

 Announcement