Earthwatch Institute: Earthwatch Expeditions

Requirements

Duration
  • 2 weeks or less
  • 2 weeks - 1 month
Minimum age
16
Maximum age
90
Age notes
Normally minimum age is 18~ unless accompanied by parent or legal guardian~ in which case the minimum age is 16. Family and teen teams have varied age limits. See website for more details.
Student status required
No
Qualifications required
  • None
Application process
Reserve by phone or online. Organization will then send an application and briefing package.

Pricing

Price range
  • under $1000
  • $2501-$5000
Price includes
  • Accommodation
  • Airport pick-up
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transport
  • Meals
  • Orientation
Funding information
Competitive grants and fellowships are available for teachers and high-school students (16+) applying for expeditions. Write or call or visit the Education web page. US College students should check the web site for details on special offers.
On an Earthwatch expedition, participants will be volunteering their time and energy to scientific field research or a conservation project in one of 50 countries around the world. Applicants don

Organization details

Earthwatch Institute is an international non-profit organization that brings science to life for people concerned about the Earth's future. Founded in 1971, Earthwatch supports scientific field research by offering volunteers the opportunity to join research teams around the world. Their aim is t...

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