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Students live and work in research stations, conduct independent projects, and gain valuable international field experience.<\/li>\n<li>Please note that program costs can be higher than domestic opportunities; however, both OTS and SFS offer scholarships, and additional external fellowships (such as the Gilman Scholarship for study abroad) may help offset expenses. Costs, locations, and deadlines vary by program, so students should check the program websites for up-to-date details:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tropicalstudies.org\">Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fieldstudies.org\">School for Field Studies (SFS)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Students interested in expanding their research beyond the U.S. can explore immersive international summer programs through the Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) and the School for Field Studies (SFS). 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