Community Development Fellowship in Costa Rica
Fast-track your academic research over six months in breathtaking Costa Rica.
Durations:Â 4 - 24 weeks
45 hrs of fieldwork per week
1:6 staff to participant ratioBook with confidence
Travel flexibility, because life happens! Modify your booking, even up to 48 hours before departure. T&Cs apply.
Program information
Gain hands-on community development and teaching experience living and working in the vibrant community of Hone Creek, just outside Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica. During this fellowship, you’ll contribute to impactful education and community development initiatives while conducting research that can be used to complete your own dissertation or contribute to GVI’s flagship research project.
Grants available for up to USD13,000!
Get a GVI Foundation Grant of up to 80% on community development programs. Everyone is invited to apply by 30 Jun.
Book with confidence
Travel flexibility, because life happens! Modify your booking, even up to 48 hours before departure. T&Cs apply.
Connect with our alumni
Want to connect with some of our past participants about their adventures? Get in touch with hundreds of friendly ambassadors all over the world who would be more than happy to answer any questions.
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Join our Virtual Open Day!
Zoom webinar : Tuesday 9 June 2026 18:00 BST | 13:00 EDT
Join our open days to also get the chance to chat with our alumni. Sign up to book your spot now. We have limited availability.
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