Whilst travelling in Europe I needed some urgent input on the effects of global warming in relation to a new project which had recently surfaced. I had no idea where to start but made some enquiries and was referred to Ross Cowlin of Evolve.... After briefing Ross, the people at Evolve really turned it on. They very quickly produced a detailed report which more than met my requirements. They were efficient and really understood the subject matter and were extremely helpful in allowing me to successfully take advantage of this opportunity. I use them regularly.
Daan van Rensburg (CEO)
WAD Mining Company, RSA
Science
With our roots firmly in the scientific community, it this sort of work we are best suited to. We offer a number of services to this visiting scientist. Please contact us should you have any questions or are uncertain about anything we mention below.
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Field and laboratory assistance
Getting you the help you need...Possibly one of the biggest headaches faced by a visiting scientist is the sourcing of reliable field assistants and/or laboratory assistants. With this in mind, we have assembled a database of erudite individuals looking for part-time, temporary or even full-time employment in biology. We can provide you with assistance at different levels of qualification; under-graduate students, graduates and post-grad students - all with widely differing experience, interests and skill sets.Read more Study site scouting
Finding the perfect site for you...Evolve will identify, reconnoitre and compile reports on potential study sites to suit your needs. From providing the GPS co-ordinates of caves for research into troglodytic fauna to the establishment long-term study sites and associated support structures, we seek to remove this administrative drain on your time – allowing you to focus on what really matters.Read moreLogistics and equipment
Dealing with all the other things...Logistical support is another major hurdle to be overcome by those conducting field work in Africa. Evolve would be happy to lighten this load and can be involved to whatever extent you require us. This could include wilderness guiding, transport, permit applications, locating study sites or even the co-ordination and planning of your entire visit. We have various contacts in universities and agencies from whom we can source most equipment you may need.Read moreAdditional services
Helping in any way that we can...There are a number of other subsidiary services we are capable of providing – please contact us if there is something specific you’d like us to assist you with. Evolve is happy to provide basic fact-sheets on various species for parks, reserves, museums etc, provide information for sign-boards, collect specimens, arrange permits and produce literature reviews or even in-depth reports on more complex aspects of biology. Drop us a line and we’ll see what we can do to meet your individual requirements.Read more