Graduate Research Partnership
Gotham Bat Conservancy &
Unity Environmental University
Advancing bat conservation.
Overview
Gotham Bat Conservancy partners with Unity Environmental University to support graduate students conducting applied research that directly informs bat conservation. Through this collaboration, students design and implement research alongside GBC.
This partnership reflects our shared commitment to learning, community-engaged research, and conservation outcomes that matter.
The Partnership
Graduate students at Unity Environmental University collaborate with GBC staff and advisors to:
Develop research questions grounded in active conservation needs
Design and implement field-based or analytical studies
Apply tools such as acoustic surveying, habitat assessments, GIS, and statistical analysis
Translate findings into meaningful answers to be applied to bat conservation.
Projects are conducted under academic supervision at Unity, with field mentorship and logistical support from GBC.
Benefits
Graduate students in this program benefit from:
One-on-one collaboration with conservation practitioners and resources
Access to real monitoring programs and datasets
Opportunities to collaborate with city agencies, land managers, and community partners
Professional development in field methods, data analysis, and science communication
Our goal is to help emerging conservation scientists build strong research.
Interested in Collaborating?
We welcome inquiries from:
Unity Environmental University graduate students
Faculty seeking applied research partners
Funding partners interested in supporting student-led conservation science
Contact us to learn more about current projects, mentorship opportunities, or future collaborations.
Together, we’re supporting the next generation of conservation scientists while protecting bats where people and wildlife intersect.