Survey on the Mountain Research Internship Programme (MRIP)

Over the last few years we have received more and more requests from both young researchers and practitioners to gain experience working with biosphere reserves with mountain ecosystems, as well as from biosphere reserves to receive extra support from external expertise. To meet this need, we decided to facilitate this connection by establishing the Mountain Research Internship Programme (MRIP), supported by the World Network of Biosphere Reserves (WNMBR) from the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB), and the Global Mountain Safeguard Research (GLOMOS / UNU-EHS).  This survey, meant for Biosphere Reserve managers, aims to map how MRIP can be integrated in biosphere reserves from the WNMBR. Please note that participation in this survey does not imply a commitment to engage in the internship programme yet.
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1. First name
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2. Last name
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3. Country
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4. Gender
A. Male
B. Female
C. Non-binary
D. Prefer not to say
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5. Email address
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6. What is your role/position within the biosphere reserve?
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7. What is the official MAB UNESCO name of the biosphere reserve where you work?
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8. What is the main working language(s) of your biosphere reserve?
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9. What are the flagship ecosystems or biodiversity elements in your biosphere reserve?
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10. What are your main objectives for hosting interns in your biosphere reserve?
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11. Which focus areas should the internship revolve around? [Checkboxes]
Wildlife research
Environmental education
Habitat restoration
Community engagement
Sustainable tourism
Other (please specify)
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12. Would you prefer the internship to be:
A. Full-time
B. Part-time
C. Other (please specify)
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13. How many internship positions would you be willing to offer per year?
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14. What educational backgrounds would you prefer interns to have? [Checkboxes]
☐ Biology
☐ Environmental sciences
☐ Ecology
☐ Geography
☐ Social sciences
☐ Other (please specify)
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15. What specific skills or qualifications are you looking for in potential interns?
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18. Will interns receive training or orientation before starting their work?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Maybe
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20. Will interns have opportunities for professional development or additional training?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Maybe
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21. Will interns receive regular assessments or feedback?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Maybe
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22. Will interns receive any form of compensation or stipend?
Yes
No
Maybe (please specify)
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23. If yes, please specify the amount and the currency.
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24. Will accommodation or transportation be arranged for interns?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Maybe
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Are there any accomodations or transportation arrangements provided?
Yes
No
Maybe (please specify)
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If you have any remarks or considerations you would like to share about the internship programme, please comment below:
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