Welcome to the application process for TBA's Tropical Ecology and Conservation Field Course. This course will take place at Kibale National Park in Uganda from July 28th to August 27th 2026. The deadline for applications is midnight (East Africa Time) on Friday March 20th 2026.
If you do not complete the form in one sitting, your progress will be saved and you can return to continue the same application—provided you use the same computer and browser. You may also wish to prepare your answers in advance so that you can copy and paste them directly into the form.
Course eligibility
Before continuing with this form, please take a moment to check that this course is the right fit for you.
The course is designed for individuals who are at an early stage in their ecological or conservation research journey. It’s especially suited to people who are eager to develop skills in project design, critical thinking, and scientific communication, but who may not yet have had much opportunity to carry out their own research.
Please indicate whether you meet the following criteria.
We welcome applicants who:
