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Research Abroad

The dissemination of knowledge from one people to another leads to a more equitable and connected world. As such, The Humanity Exchange is honoured to host visiting scholars as they pursue research. We offer our Research Abroad Program in Peru, Colombia, and the Ivory Coast. If your research interests reflect an aspect of international development, we will work with you to set up a research project.

Our Research Abroad Program is very flexible. You can research any length of time from two weeks to four months. We will make sure you have time to get to know the country of your placement; this is an invaluable way to compliment your research with a lived-in understadning of the local area. By learning more about the country, as well as it's people, you will benefit from a well-rounded learning experience.

In most cases, we coordinate the many aspects of your research project before you arrive in-country. In order to ensure your research is as comprehensive as possible, ensuring validity and relevancy, we provide the following.

  • Identification of a suitable research partner (subjects and site)

  • Culturally appropriate methodology consultation

  • Translation from indigenous or local language into English

Too often research is not undertaken because it is difficult to find appropriate research subjects and site. However, we know that in order to tackle issues of international development today, we have to investigate such issues scrupulously.

It is absolutely imperative that your research benefit the population with whom you will be conducting your research. We will discuss how this can be done. Furthermore, we ask that all papers and publications arising from your research project be made available to the people with whom you conduct research.

Steps to Researching Abroad

  • Choose A Country The Humanity Exchange offers our Research Abroad program in the Ivory Coast, Peru, and Colombia.

  • Consider Learning a Langauage You have the option to learn French while you volunteer in the Ivory Coast, or learn Spanish while you volunteer in Peru or Colombia.

  • Choose a Departure Date and Duration You can Research at any time of year. We are flexible, and it is entirely up to you when to conduct research. You must inform us of when, and for how long you would like to research.

  • Tell us About Your Research We need to know exactly what you want to research and how you intend to do it. You will need to provide us with a copy of your research proposal.

  • Receive Your Research Abroad Placement After completing the application process and filling out the online application form, we will provide you with the details of your individualized Research Abroad placement. This process can take lonerg to set up than our other programs. We will be consulting with you to make sure our placement reflects the research you would like to conduct.

  • Prepare Once you have your Research Abroad placement, you are ready to prepare. You will receive a Pre-Departure Manual that will guide you through every step of the process, from booking flights to figuring out currency. In addition to logistical matters, your Pre-Departure Manual contains valuable country specific information. We will also provide you with a Cultural Preparation Package and Fundraising Guide. The staff at The Humanity Exchange is always available to guide you as you prepare to go abroad. While we provide the above mentioned resources, we are also available 24/7 to guide you through the preparation process.

  • Rresearch When your Research Abroad placement rolls around you will be excited for the adventure to begin. Your Exchange Manager, who will be available 24/7, will be there to pick you up at the airport. Once you arrive, you will get to know your host family, be introduced to the people with whom you will be conducting research, and get started on your amazing Research Abroad experience.