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Research Supervisor Fellowship in Conservation and Tropical Ecology (Masters/PhD level) Canadian Organization for Tropical Education and Rainforest Conservation in Canada

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Field of study

Ecology

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Aug 31, 2026

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Canada

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Keywords

Ecology
Environmental Science
Biology
Tropical Biology
Preservation
Statistics

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Research Supervisor Fellowship: Costa Rica

The Canadian Organization for Tropical Education and Rainforest Conservation (COTERC) is recruiting a Research Supervisor Fellow to help oversee and advance conservation research in Costa Rica. The role is based primarily at Caño Palma Biological Station (CPBS) and includes regular expeditions into the cloud forest, with work focused on long-term monitoring, new project development, data integrity, mentoring interns and volunteers, and producing applied reports and peer-reviewed publications.

Research areas and keywords: conservation, tropical ecology, rainforest conservation, cloud forest ecology, biology, environmental science, statistics, R, field research, biodiversity management.

Eligibility highlights: applicants should have at least a Masters or PhD in biology, ecology, or a related subject with thesis development and a research component. Experience with Neotropical biology/ecology, common statistical approaches, and R is preferred. The post also values fieldwork experience in challenging tropical conditions, coordination of volunteers or student groups, and strong communication skills in English and Spanish.

Funding: this is a year-long fellowship with potential to extend. It offers full room and board at the station, a $600/month stipend, a $200 bonus every three months, and a $1,000 completion bonus after one year.

Application window: applications are reviewed immediately and interviews begin right away. The stated deadline is 2026-08-31.

How to apply: email a cover letter, CV, and 2–3 professional references (maximum 3 pages total, 11pt font) to [email protected].

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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