At ZSL, we offer a whole host of final-year undergraduate, and postgraduate, study and research opportunities for academics passionate about protecting critical species, restoring ecosystems and inspiring change for the future.
Do you want to join the original science-led conservation organisation in contributing to sustainable, innovative solutions that work for wildlife, people and the planet?
Do you want your postgraduate study to benefit from our rich 200-year history of pioneering conservation science?
Do you want to gain unique and unparalleled access to species and aspects of their biology that are difficult or impossible to study in their natural habitat?
If so, apply for one of ZSL’s study and research opportunities today.
Finding a Masters and Undergraduate Research and Volunteer Research Project at IoZ
We take on a number of students each year for short term research projects, either from independent individuals who are looking for research experience (research volunteers) or from those enrolled in a course where the research is being carried out to meet requirements for course work. The basic requirements for these positions parallel (but at a lower level) those for PhDs.
It is important that you have a good academic record, interest in a particular IoZ research project and that you have financial support for your research and accommodation whilst in London.
It is also important that applicants have sufficient time to conduct the research. Very short term commitments are less likely to get a response, because of the amount of time required to get the student settled and trained.
Interested parties should approach the relevant IoZ staff member(s) directly, by email, stating their research interests, duration of availability and accompanied by a CV.
If the research project is part of a University degree, please indicate the requirements of the University and what level of feedback is required from IoZ staff in terms of marking and grading the project reports.
Make clear also, whether your college/university provides funds for your research at the IoZ.
Students must already be enrolled on a university course and each student must have an academic supervisor for the project in their home university. However, IoZ staff will normally act as an additional academic supervisor on the project. London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo staff are prepared to offer help and advice but cannot act as academic supervisor.
Students must undertake to adhere to strict health and safety rules while a visitor at ZSL. Health and safety training will be given where required.
ZSL cannot reimburse accommodation costs or travel costs to/from ZSL to the student. Funding for consumables, equipment and necessary travel within short term projects will often be contributed by ZSL. However, for longer term projects (e.g. at Masters level) additional funding may be required from the home university.
Through ZSL’s Institute of Zoology (IoZ), we provide:
- PhD research and studentships - view current opportunities
- MSc courses
- Field courses
- MRes programmes
- Volunteer research projects
Vet training
Find out more about the vet training opportunities on offer at ZSL and at the Institute of Zoology.
PhD Research
Find out more about the PhD opportunities on offer at ZSL and at the Institute of Zoology.
More about our student research opportunitiesStudent research
At ZSL, we offer a range of exciting research projects for both undergraduates and postgraduates.
