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Research Intern
WiseOceans Ltd
Philippines
Posted on Apr 16, 2026
Research Intern
About the organisation
MCP is a registered non-profit dedicated to protecting and restoring marine ecosystems in the Philippines. By collaborating with local communities, government agencies, and other stakeholders, MCP implements sustainable solutions to address challenges such as overfishing, coral reef degradation, and plastic pollution. Volunteers are integral to MCP’s mission, contributing to reef monitoring, habitat restoration, and marine education efforts.
About the role
Doing your internship with us gives you experience working in a marine conservation organisation as part of a larger team. Research Internship positions are open to applicants who has a suitable academic background, and who has the ability to manage their own project as part of the goals of a larger organisation.
While you will have an assigned academic supervisor and mentor at Marine Conservation Philippines, this is a position for researchers who are independant, and who can work within the confines of an organisation engaged in a multitude of different projects at once. Ideally an internship will allow you to answer if you enjoy actual field work, and if you can independently manage a project and mentor your research assistants.
Requirements
Essential:
- Currently undertaking or previously completed a BSc in Marine Biology or a related field, or show other academic credentials that make you qualified for a research internship
- PADI Advanced Open Water qualification (or equivalent) or above
- Able to commit to four month (minimum) on set start dates, to be discussed upon application
- Fluent English speaker
- Sociable individual who is comfortable living in a communal environment
- Must bring your own laptop for research and data entry
- Agree with the stipulations in the MCP Data Sharing Policy
Desirable:
- Filipino background or familiarity with working in the Philippines
- Previous experience in marine conservation
- Previous experience using MS Excel and RStudio
- Previous experience living and/or working in remote areas
- Excellent written English
Salary and benefits
This is an unpaid position.
Start date
To be confirmed.
How to apply
- Submit a CV (max 2 pages) detailing your education and relevant experience
- Submit a Cover Letter (max 1 page) outlining your suitability for the research project above
- Attend at least one online interview prior to starting