Get Involved

Join our Internship program, complete your postgraduate studies, or collaborate with us to join our research efforts, and explore a world of undiscovered secrets

© MCM - A delicate moment as SAMPLA technical director, Stephen Swanson, attaches a satellite transmitter to a Cape fur seal. Seal movement data can reveal the extent of conflict between fishermen and seals.

A delicate moment while attaching a satellite tag on a Cape Fur Seal

Internship Program

SAMPLA offers interns the opportunity to get in-depth field experience in some of the world’s most exciting and challenging marine research projects. Interns will assist in conducting all of SAMPLA’s ambitious research projects on the great white shark and other marine predators. The SAMPLA graduate student program is limited to students enrolled at accredited tertiary institutes, or qualified scientists with a minimum qualification of a B.Sc. or equivalent. Unqualified naturalists with a proven track record in research and/or conservation will also be considered.

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Postgraduate Study

© MCM - A delicate moment as SAMPLA technical director, Stephen Swanson, attaches a satellite transmitter to a Cape fur seal. Seal movement data can reveal the extent of conflict between fishermen and seals.

SAMPLA offers opportunities for postgraduate students to conduct research through the SAMPLA facilities. All potential students will have to illustrate exceptional abilities in terms of their ability to conduct scientific research, including field based data collection, scientific design, analysis and writing. In addition, potential students must display outstanding leadership, initiative and teamwork abilities. The SAMPLA graduate student program is limited to students enrolled at South African universities. Any international student aiming to become part of the SAMPLA graduate student program must initially complete a three month evaluation period as part of the SAMPLA internship program.

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Collaboration

© Ryan Johnson - SAMPLA offers its facilities and expertise for national and international collaborations. Here doctoral student Chryssa Gubili (University of Aberdeen) prepares to collect a genetic sample.

SAMPLA fields many requests for collaboration on research projects with professional research institutes and scientists. We welcome all inquiries and look forward to developing many positive and long lasting partnerships with accredited academic institutes and scientists.

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