Program Length: Participants can choose how long they want to contribute towards this database.

Sponsor: INaturalist

Location: Virtual worldwide network to document living things.

Admissions Requirements: You just need an email address and should agree to the terms and policies. You can be anyone from anywhere around the globe!

Admissions Deadline: There is no deadline – you can sign up and contribute whenever you want to. Some projects may have their own requirements/dates.

Highlight: The iNaturalist Citizen Science Program, developed by the California Academy of Sciences and the National Geographic Society, is a worldwide initiative open to participants of all citizenships and age groups. This biodiversity research opportunity allows users to document plants, animals, and fungi through photos or sound recordings, which are then verified by scientists and other members of the global community. Participants can join specialized projects focused on local ecosystems, endangered species, or environmental monitoring, each with its own timelines and research goals. There is no cost or formal deadline for this biodiversity research opportunity, and students can participate anytime throughout the year. By contributing observations, participants help create real data used in biodiversity research and conservation efforts. For students passionate about nature and biodiversity research, iNaturalist offers an accessible way to gain field experience, strengthen observation skills, and become part of a global scientific network.

Cost: None