NEPAL

J-TERM FIELD PROGRAM

ENR 4965 / 5965 Wild & Working Lands: Nepal | 3 credits 

J-Term Global Seminar Course

Field Experience

2026 Dates December 26, 2025 - January 15, 2026

ELIGIBILITY
Open to all UW students. 

Application preference is given to students in Haub School and Honors College programs. 

PRE-REQUISITES
None. 

APPLICATION PROCESS
Application and possible admission interview required. Applications will be reviewed and processed in the order they are received.

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PROGRAM FEE $4,000 

The program fee is subject to change. Selected applicants will be able to review program fee before confirming participation. Financial assistance available through scholarships.

What's Included lodging, transportation during the program, entrance fees, instruction, excursions, and most meals.

What's Not Included round trip transportation to Nepal, select meals (including travel days), UW Education Abroad fee, and UW tuition/fees for spring semester credits.

SCHOLARSHIPS
Haub School Field & Global Scholarship 

Award amounts vary based on financial need. Application deadline will be determined by program.

Cheney Global Seminar Scholarship

Competitive application process. Deadlines vary, program participants will receive detailed application instructions.

Other Education Abroad Awards

See other funding opportunities.  

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GRANTS

Haub School Research & Creative Activities Grant

Additional research project or creative activity required. Application deadlines: March 15 for summer funding. 

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Contact the Office of Financial Aid for more information about other possible financial assistance options and application deadlines. 

Track wildlife in Chitwan National Park, observing one-horned rhinoceroses, Bengal tigers, and Asian elephants while learning about successful conservation initiatives.

Engage with NTNC and UW conservation scientists, gaining firsthand insights into Nepal’s approach to wildlife protection and human-wildlife conflict mitigation.

Explore the Himalayas in the Annapurna region, experiencing the transition from subtropical forests to alpine landscapes while studying mountain conservation efforts.

Visit traditional villages, meeting local communities to understand how conservation, ecotourism, and Indigenous knowledge intersect in Nepal’s protected areas.

Engage in discussions with policymakers and NGO leaders in Kathmandu, exploring Nepal’s innovative conservation policies and their global significance.

Visit sacred temples and UNESCO World Heritage sites in Kathmandu, discovering the cultural and spiritual dimensions of Nepal’s landscapes.

Participate in community-based conservation projects, contributing to hands-on efforts that support both biodiversity and local livelihoods.

This program involves active outdoor experiences requiring moderate physical fitness. 

Participants should be prepared for extended periods of sitting, walking on uneven terrain, moderately strenuous hiking (optional), and rustic accommodations. 

You'll spend full days outdoors in Nepal's diverse environments with variable weather conditions, across different elevations. The program may include jungle treks, mountain hiking, and field work, carrying personal gear, and adapting to basic accommodations in remote locations.

INFO SESSION
Meet course instructors and learn more about the spring course and the field program: 

Nepal Wild & Working Lands Info Session

TBD Fall 2025

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QUESTIONS
Contact Field & Global Program Coordinator: 

Melanie Matthews >>> melanie.matthews@uwyo.edu