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

Apply

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Everyone’s invited. Get up to 80% of your program fees covered.

GVI Foundation Grants are now available for community development programs abroad. Up to CAD 10,000 based on your motivation and circumstances. Apply by 30 Nov.

Conduct research to enable social change

1
Experience qualitative
research methodologies
2
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 conservation monitoring 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

Sasane
Women’s empowerment research in Nepal

Determine the effectiveness of workshops through focus groups, observation, assessments and more.

Dawasamu district nurse
Early Childhood Development research in Fiji

Analyse the impact of educational programs through participatory research, interviews and more.

Phang Nga health practitioners
Public health research in Thailand

Ascertain the impact of health workshops using participatory interviews, visual tools and more.

Sasane
Women’s empowerment research in Nepal

Determine the effectiveness of workshops through focus groups, observation, assessments and more.

Dawasamu district nurse
Early Childhood Development research in Fiji

Analyse the impact of educational programs through participatory research, interviews and more.

Phang Nga health practitioners
Public health research in Thailand

Ascertain the impact of health workshops using participatory interviews, visual tools and more.

Apply

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.
Guided by expert supervisors

Amira Elibiary

BA Economics, MA International Affairs and Certificate Advanced Evaluations

With a passion for social change and a unique blend of expertise, Amira brings multi-sector experience in impact measurement, program design, and capacity building across corporate social investment funds, foundations, and NGOs. Holding a BA in Economics, an MA in International Affairs, and a Certificate in Advanced Evaluations, Amira is committed to advancing impactful programs that make a lasting difference.

Dr. Bryan McAllister-Grande

Ed.D. and M.Ed in Higher Education, Harvard University

Dr McAllister-Grande has been researching, teaching and working in education for over 20 years. As a scholar of education, his work focuses on the history and internationalisation of curricula and the politics of knowledge. He is currently the director for Academic Integration and Planning at Northeastern University in Boston.

Dr. Lindi van Niekerk

Academic Fellow

Dr Lindi van Niekerk is an international social innovation strategist. She leverages her background as a medical doctor, researcher and communications professional to help organisations pioneer initiatives, raise the voices of community leaders and influence policy. Her deep understanding of health systems helps to ensure organisations deliver on their impact objectives.

Grow personally, develop professionally

Leadership skills
  • Project management
  • Critical thinking
  • Resilience
  • Time management
Soft skills
  • Cultural awareness
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
Development skills
  • Qualitative & participatory research methods
  • Data collection
  • Community engagement
  • Data analysis, reporting and visualisation

Launch your career in social impact

When you complete an internship of 12+ weeks, 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 Teams for Impact
Certificate
Careers in Sustainable
Development Certificate
Research Fellowship
Program Certificate
Subject Area
Foundation Certificate
Leading Teams for Impact
Certificate
Careers in Sustainable
Development Certificate
You'll also get:
  • Weekly group sessions
  • Research supervisor guidance
  • Research fellowship training
  • Job portal access
  • Career coaching sessions
  • Career course
  • LinkedIn reference
Don't just travel like a tourist.
Live like a local.

Siem Reap, Cambodia

Dawasamu, Fiji

Accra, Ghana

Nosy Be, Madagascar

Pokhara, Nepal

Cape Town, South Africa

Phang Nga, Thailand
4–24 weeks
Virtual
internships

Work remotely on real projects for conservation partners.

2-12 weeks
Internships

Use your skills to enable community solutions.

24 weeks
Professional
apprenticeships

Get a three month placement to work for a community partner.

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