Nilushika will be conducting an in-depth field analysis of one of the marine protected areas in Sri Lanka to support her master’s thesis. Her research focuses on enabling a transition from vulnerability to viability of small-scale fisheries within marine protected areas. Obtaining firsthand field experience will allow Nilushika to gain practical knowledge, develop essential skills, and establish a solid foundation for professional growth towards a career as a researcher.
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Graduate Student International Experience award funds are available to University of Waterloo graduate students who participate in:
- an academic exchange
- a study term abroad related to research or an academic requirement
- work, or volunteer experience in another country.