Organization for Tropical Studies
Non-profit OrganizationsNorth Carolina, United States51-200 Employees
The Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) is a nonprofit consortium that unites more than fifty universities, colleges, and research institutions worldwide. Based in Durham, North Carolina, it was established in 1963 with the aim of advancing education, research, and the responsible use of tropical natural resources. OTS designs and runs intensive field courses for undergraduates, graduates, and natural resource professionals in tropical biology and related disciplines, primarily in Costa Rica and South Africa, while supporting research and tropical forest conservation through its three biological stations in Costa Rica and its environmental education programs. The organization serves an international academic and professional audience seeking practical, field-based experience and conservation-oriented scholarship in tropical ecosystems.