You can join us for student practical work

The Blue World Institute welcomes students from many different disciplines related to marine science and conservation and to join us for student practical work. As students you will participate in all our activities including ongoing research taking place in the Lošinj Marine Educational Centre and in the field, giving and participating in lectures, collaborating with other interns, our volunteer team and the staff of the Blue World Institute. We currently do not take any theses or research projects. Shared accommodation is provided at our research base in Veli Lošinj , with everything you need for living (towels, sheets, kitchen utensils). You will share daily duties like cooking or housekeeping with other students. Living in the house is often a continuation of the working day so it is very important that you can balance work, life and group interactions. It is also important that you are able to accept and respect differences among people and cooperate in conditions that can sometimes be difficult. Treat others like you want to be treated. Our team members come from many different countries, which is why the official language is English.

Common bottlenose dolphins

Participation in the internship program is credited with ECTS points for students of the University of Zagreb. You should inquire if you could be awarded ECTS points at your university too. There are two internship periods:

– February 1st – end of May (Applications accepted until November 1st)
– September 1st – end of November (Applications accepted until May 1st)

The fee of the program is 28 EUR per day which covers accommodation and utilities, mentorship, and fuel for the boat and field trips. Other expenses like food, insurance or travel to and from Lošinj are covered by students. In general, you should bring: practical clothes, a computer, sunscreen, cap, impermeable jacket, sunglasses and desire to learn new things!

Students applying for internship must :

Study biology (preferably marine), veterinary science, geography, law, social sciences, mathematics and statistics or a related discipline applicable to marine research and conservation;

Have basic knowledge in R and ArcGIS/QGIS software;

Be in good physical condition and able to swim;

Be able to tolerate outdoor weather conditions and long periods on the boat under the sun;

Speak English at least as an independent user;

Be over 18 years old

 

Our accommodation:

To apply, simply fill in the form:

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  • Please add your CV and cover letter explaining the reasons for your application, your expectation from this experience and details of any special and relevant skills you bring (as PDF only, up to 1MB size)

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  • Terms and conditions:

    The BWI does not provide internships as commercial or profit-making service. Internships are organised as a training course offered to the BWI members and the amount charged is to cover course expenses. Hence, along with your request to participate you will be required to fill in the BWI membership form once you arrive. Your membership will last for one year. Deadline for applications is until November 1st for the spring period and May 1st for the autumn period. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Selected candidates will be invited for an online interview in the first two weeks after the application deadline. Within three weeks of the application deadline interviewed applicants will be informed of the results. The applicants need to confirm their participation within five (5) days of receiving an acceptance e-mail, otherwise acceptance will be considered rejected. An internship contract will be sent to applicants that confirmed. The BWI will not be held responsible for any other resulting damage beyond the cost of the course. If you do not agree with these terms and conditions, then you can’t apply for participation in the program. For privacy policies please see Terms of Use.