Volunteers and Interns

If you’re interested in spending some time at Dakshin and gaining experience in the field of conservation and development, please email us the following along with your CV: 

• A short statement of interest (100 words max) 
• Language skills (list languages and level of fluency in speaking, reading and writing)
• Duration of availability and ability to travel 
• Whether you prefer field-based work or secondary data / desk-based research 
• Any university or college requirements (credits, letters, forms, etc.) 
• Whether you have any internship support from your institution (if applicable)

If you’re interested in a specific project or programme, feel free to write directly to the relevant Programme Head, Programme Officer, or Project Coordinator with this information and your CV. This can help speed up the process. If you’re unsure where you might fit or are exploring multiple areas, please email everything above to info@dakshin.org , and we’ll direct it to the appropriate team.

Academic internships, short dissertation and doctoral research projects

We host formal internships and academic research projects (Undergraduate, Masters and Doctoral dissertations) in coastal and marine systems across the natural and social sciences. If you’re interested, we recommend exploring our programmes and projects on the website first to understand where your ideas may align. If you find a programme or project that feels like a good fit, please write to the relevant Programme Head or Programme Officer to begin a conversation. Ideas that connect closely with ongoing work generally have a better chance of finding support.

To make the process smooth, please include the following when you reach out: 

• Your latest CV
•  A brief note on your areas of interest and how they align with our work 
• A tentative timeline and duration of your proposed research 
• Any relevant course or institutional requirements (credits, forms, letters) 
• Information on stipend or institutional support, if applicable 
• Any IPR-related considerations we should be aware of

If you are also discussing your ideas with other supervisors within Dakshin or other institutions, don’t hesitate to let us know. 

Wishing you good luck!