Overview

Biological anthropologists study human biology and evolution and work in a variety of settings, including universities, primate research centers, laboratories, sanctuaries and zoos. Primatologists study non-human primates, including lemurs, monkeys and apes, to learn about their behavior and evolution, to place human evolution in context, and to aid conservation efforts.

Career Pathways

  • Primate conservation
  • Integrated conservation and development
  • Public health
  • Medicine
  • Dentistry
  • Allied health professions
  • Biomedical sciences
  • Graduate study in biological anthropology or allied disciplines
  • Secondary and higher education

Recommended Pathway Courses

Internship Opportunities

Organization Name Paid or Unpaid Location Application Due Date
Center for Great Apes Unpaid Wauchula, Florida Unspecified
Chimp Haven Unpaid Keithville, Louisiana None
Fauna Forever Unpaid Peru Unspecified
Fauna Sanctuary Unpaid Montreal, Quebec April 2023
Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary Varies Gainesville, Florida None
Lemur Conservation Foundation Unpaid (housing provided) Myakka, Florida Unspecified
Lilongwe Wildlife Trust Unpaid Lilongwe, Malawi Unspecified
Oregon Zoo Mostly unpaid positions Portland, Oregon Check website for openings
Pacific Primate Sanctuary Unpaid (housing provided) Maui, Hawaii Unspecified
Para La Tierra Unpaid Paraguay Unspecified
Primate Rescue Center Unpaid Nicholasville, Kentucky Varies
Project Chimps Unpaid Blue Ridge, Georgia Varies

Field Schools

Field School Application Due Date
Institute for Field Research Varies
Maderas Rainforest Conservancy Varies