The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is inviting applications for 15 Biological Invasions Research Development Internship opportunities for 2027. The programme is aimed at candidates interested in developing research relating to biological invasions.
Graduates interested in research and internship opportunities can apply if they have an Honours degree or equivalent qualification and meet SANBI’s academic and research requirements.
Key Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | SANBI |
| Programme | Biological Invasions Research Development Internships |
| Number of Opportunities | 15 |
| Programme Year | 2027 |
| Monthly Value | R9,876 |
| Closing Date | 30 October 2026 |
| Closing Time | 16:00 |
Salary / Stipend
Successful Research Development Interns will receive:
R9,876 per month
Running expenses are covered separately and depend on the project and availability of funding.
About SANBI
The South African National Biodiversity Institute conducts and supports biodiversity research and provides scientific information to assist with the management and conservation of South Africa’s biodiversity.
These internship opportunities focus specifically on research associated with biological invasions.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens
- Have an Honours degree or equivalent qualification
- Not already have an MSc or equivalent qualification
- Be linked with a public university in South Africa
- Be interested in conducting research relating to biological invasions
- Develop a research project aligned with SANBI’s mandate
Research Fields
Research proposals should relate to SANBI’s biological invasions mandate and may include areas such as:
- Status reporting and monitoring
- Incursion detection
- Risk analysis
- Taxonomy
- Response planning
- Eradication planning and coordination
Experience / Added Advantage
SANBI is looking for candidates who are:
- Proactive
- Enthusiastic
- Interested in scientific research
- Interested in improving the understanding and management of biological invasions
Candidates associated with historically disadvantaged or newer public higher education institutions are encouraged to apply.
Duties & Responsibilities
The programme focuses on developing a research proposal aligned with SANBI’s work on biological invasions.
Successful interns will work within an academic environment and maintain links with SANBI researchers and relevant academic supervisors.
Skills Gained
Successful candidates can gain experience in:
- Scientific research
- Research proposal development
- Biodiversity science
- Biological invasions research
- Scientific monitoring
- Risk analysis
- Scientific writing
- Academic collaboration
- Research planning
Required Documents
Applications must include:
- Completed application cover sheet
- Provisional research project title
- A paragraph of fewer than 200 words explaining how the project relates to SANBI’s mandate
- Full CV
- Two academic supervisor reference letters
- Statement of support from a prospective academic supervisor or host
- Statement of support from a SANBI staff member acting as co-supervisor, co-host or contact
- Certified copy of academic record
- Certified copy of highest qualification
- Certified copy of South African ID
Documents must be combined into one PDF in the required order.
The application email must be less than 11 MB.
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How to Apply
Prepare one PDF containing the required application documents.
Send applications to:
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Use the following email subject:
SANBI Biological Invasions 2027 Bursary/Internship application
Official Application Information
Closing Date
30 October 2026 at 16:00
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