Researcher [Undergraduate Final Year Student]

Are you ready to step outside the classroom and experience hands-on learning in the field? 

The 2025 Planetary Health: Field Lab is an interdisciplinary, field-based learning experience designed for undergraduate students from diverse academic backgrounds, including environment, engineering, humanities, and health sciences. By traversing Nepal’s diverse climate zones, Nepali undergraduate students will gain firsthand experience of the acute impacts of climate change and the pressing need for sustainable solutions. 

As a part of Flagship Program of Institute of Himalayan Risk Reduction (IHRR), the Field Lab is being organized in collaboration with Duke University, Duke Kunshan University, and member universities of the Himalayan University Consortium (HUC). 

The Himalayan Planetary Field Lab highlights the critical need for students to understand the acute impacts of climate change on health, and the diverse climate zones of Nepal provide an excellent natural laboratory. 

Date: 16th May to 7th June 2025  (Field Expedition + Pre-Trip Planning)
Number of Undergraduate students: 8
Eligibility Criteria: 

• Must be a Nepali Citizen
• Must be currently enrolled in the final year of undergraduate program related to Public Health, Environmental science, Engineering, Geography, Geology, Disaster risk reduction, Agriculture, Sociology or any relevant Field
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken) is required for effective participation.
• Must be available to attend the entire 3.5-week program without interruptions. Recommendation Letter from the College or No Objection Letter would be prioritized. 
• Participants should be willing to meaningfully contribute to the program by producing (Video Experience, Article Reflecting their field experience, A short video blog (vlog) capturing key moments or learnings, A reflective report or field diary Community engagement documentation)
• Demonstrated interest in [relevant themes, e.g., climate resilience, field research, community engagement].
• Able to participate in physically active fieldwork, including walking, hiking, and staying in remote locations.

Application Process:

Interested candidates are requested to submit this Google Form: https://forms.gle/PLuQoQXz4qoaoKxx8

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No telephone calls will be entertained and any other direct or indirect solicitation may lead to disqualification of the candidacy.  The organization reserves right to reject any/all applications without assigning any reason.