Undergraduate Internships

The University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS) is pleased to announce the

2026 UNOLS-MATE MARINE TECHNICAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

 APPLICATION DEADLINE: MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2026

This is an incredible opportunity to work onboard research vessels at-sea, in the shipyard, and at shore-based facilities, and be exposed to a wide range of marine technologies, equipment and marine technical professionals. Please share this announcement with students and recent graduates you think would be interested and qualified.

Internship Description: The U.S. Academic Research Fleet of UNOLS-designated research ships will host 12-14 short-term (2-12 weeks each) marine technical internships in 2026 (pending funding approval). This is an incredible opportunity to work onboard research vessels at-sea, in the shipyard, and at shore-based facilities. The selected interns will work with marine technical professionals and be exposed to a wide range of marine technologies and equipment used in support of shipboard scientific research. Internship dates will depend on the schedule of each research cruise. Interns will be selected in the order that internships start. Applications will stay on file the entire year until all positions have been filled. The program will pay a stipend of $600 per week plus airfare, lodging and other approved travel expenses. Interns will work, eat, and sleep aboard the research vessel, and be provided lodging and a meal plan off ship as needed. Internship projects will vary from one hosting organization to another and correspond to the objectives set by each specific cruise mission. Please email Maria Osiadacz, Program Manager, maria@unols.org, with questions.

To apply, read the requirements listed below, prepare your documents and complete the online application: ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

Requirements: 

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals or U.S. permanent residents. 
• An official state issued REAL ID is required for domestic travel. A valid U.S. passport is required for international travel.
• Applicants must be enrolled in or a recent graduate from an accredited higher education institution in the U.S., and should demonstrate a high interest in the field of Marine Engineering & Technology in support of oceanographic research.
• Previous time at sea is not required, but highly desirable. Being on a multi-week research cruise is not a good time to learn you are not able to manage motion sickness.
• Applicants must provide contact information for three (3) professional references.
• Applicants must provide a current professional resume (2-page maximum).
• A letter of recommendation from an instructor or a supervisor, preferably someone who has knowledge of your engineering/technical skills is required. If your professional reference prefers to submit a letter directly to the Program Manager, please share this link with them: 2026 UNOLS-MATE Internship Recommendation Form.

 

Sustainable Land and Water Resource Experience for Undergraduates (SLAWR REU)  is a community-centered and tribally focused summer program, which explores the interactions between physical, natural, and social processes through the weaving of Indigenous knowledge with Western knowledge to advance scientific understanding and support tribal management decisions.

About the program: SLAWR REU is a 10-week summer program. Students will conduct research from June 8-August 7, 2026.

With a focus on community-based participatory research and diverse interdisciplinary research teams, students learn the key elements of land and water resources that are essential to improving management practices. Projects take place at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; the Fond du Lac Reservation in Northern Minnesota; and Salish Kootenai College on the Flathead Reservation in Montana. 

You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to apply for this program. The program is open to undergraduate students majoring in civil engineering, geosciences, ecology, mathematics, social sciences, or related fields.

Students receive a $7000 stipend and program-related costs (housing, food, and transportation) are covered. Students are also provided up to $1000 to share their research at a professional conference after the program is over.

Want to know more? We also encourage prospective applicants to explore our Winter Webinar Series, including the SLAWR REU Application: Tips & Tricks webinar. These sessions offer helpful insights into preparing a strong application and learning more about the program. Webinar details and registration links are available here.

Heading to AGU?

If you’ll be at the AGU Meeting, feel free to stop by the SLAWR REU program poster. I’ll be in the Poster Hall on Wednesday, December 17, from 8:30–10:00 AM CST, and would be happy to connect in person and share more about the program.

(You can also check out a few SLAWR REU student posters during the meeting to see what students do during the summer!)

2025 SLAWR REU Student Posters
• Franklin — The Role of Biofilms in Controlling the Erosion of Various Sediment Types
Monday, Dec. 15 | 08:30–12:00 CST | Halls EFG | EP11C-1479

• Kaeley — Analyzing Bombus Species Abundance in an Urban Environment
Tuesday, Dec. 16 | 08:30–12:00 CST | Halls EFG | SY21C-0569

• Emma — Changing Waters, Changing Rice: Climate, Hydrology, and Cultural Knowledge of Manoomin in the Otter Tail River Watershed
Wednesday, Dec. 17 | 08:30–12:00 CST | Halls EFG | SY31B-0614

• Eleanor — The Soil Keeps the Score: Effect of Indaziflam on Soil Nutrients and Invasive Grasses in a Degraded Rangeland System
Wednesday, Dec. 17 | 08:30–12:00 CST | Halls EFG | SY31B-0611

The deadline to apply is February 9, 2026, with priority given to applications submitted by January 12. Visit http://reuslawr.org for more information and to fill out an application. Additionally, if you have any questions, please reach out to us at slawr-reu@umn.edu.

 

ASLO is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications from undergraduate students for the Limnology and Oceanography Research Exchange and Mentoring Experience (LOREX ME) Program! LOREX ME provides paid international research experiences and training for graduate and undergraduate students. Funded by the National Science Foundation (Award #2505282), LOREX ME supports ASLO’s mission to develop the next generation of aquatic scientists through professional development, training in international research collaborations, and mentorship.

The LOREX ME international exchanges will allow up to 8 undergraduate students to travel to host institutions in Australia, Canada, Israel and Sweden to conduct original, student-led collaborative aquatic science research. Undergraduate students will be paired with a graduate student mentor with aligning research interests and the student teams will travel together this summer (2026).

Eligibility: Due to NSF regulations, the research exchanges are currently only open to US citizens or permanent residents currently enrolled in an undergraduate program. (Note: If you have ideas on how to leverage funds from additional sources to support students from additional countries, or suggestions for this effort, please contact us via reply email.) Students must also be an ASLO member to apply and participate in the program (student memberships are $30).

Applications are due 15 January 2026. Please see the full call for applications and instructions on how to apply, as well as information about an informational webinar for interested students, here.

We are looking for your help finding emerging conservation leaders!

Applications for the University of California Santa Cruz Conservation Leadership Immersion Program (conservationleadership.ucsc.edu) are available today through February 1, 2026. We would like to enlist your help reaching prospective Scholars using the attached materials, social media posts, and our website. Our goal is to serve students from groups with ideas, perspectives and experiences traditionally underrepresented in conservation who can contribute to broadening, redefining, and strengthening efforts to protect land, wildlife, and water.  

In March we will select 8 undergraduate Scholars from around the country to participate in a two-week conservation immersion program followed by an 8-week summer internship. Each Scholar receives a $10,800 stipend for living expenses and housing.  

The beginning of the program (May 31 - June 13, 2026) starts with a two-week, immersive field course on conservation practice, leadership, and ecological research on UC Natural Reserves from the coast to the mountains in Central California. For the remainder of the summer (June 15 - August 8, 2026), Scholars pursue eight-week research and practice internships with nationally recognized research labs or conservation organizations. Professional development workshops during Fall 2026 prepare Scholars to apply for jobs and graduate school. In summer 2027, Scholars will attend a national research conference. Throughout the program, we work with each Scholar to provide ongoing mentoring support that continues past program completion as alumni, and they join a nationwide alumni network for peer support and professional networking.

We serve all students who can study in the United States without a visa (including citizens, nationals, residents, refugees, DACA, undocumented, and more) and who are currently juniors or seniors at a 4-year college or university. We highly encourage applicants from groups whose ideas, perspectives, and experiences are underrepresented in environmental conservation to apply. Visit our FAQ for more questions about eligibility and criteria.

I hope you will share our program information with faculty, advisors, juniors & seniors, and others in your professional and community networks. Applications are now available and will close at 11:59 pm on Sunday, February 1, 2026. 

For more information

 Applications are now being accepted for the Summer REU Program in Marine Science at the University of Delaware, an NSF-Funded Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program. 

The program will take place from June 8 to August 14, 2026, at the University of Delaware's Hugh R. Sharp campus in the beach community of Lewes, located on the shores of the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean.  Interns will work with faculty in a research-intensive setting on a research topic in chemical, physical, or biological oceanography, marine biology, marine geology, biogeochemistry, or a related area. In addition to hands-on research experience, student support includes a $7,950 stipend, campus housing, and travel assistance. The deadline to apply is February 13, 2026

More information and the application can be found on our website. You may also be interested to read more about the program or see one of our field trips on the R/V Daiber on the Delaware Bay. 

For more information, please contact:

Joanna York 

Director, UD REU program in Marine Science 
jyork@udel.edu 302-831-7040

The deadline for applications is 13 February 2026. More information is provided below and by attending one of our informational Webinars!

INFO WEBINAR: Students in ANY STEM field register:

1) Monday,  November 3, 2026, 12PM Central Time (US and Canada) 
Register in advance for this meeting: 
https://disl.zoom.us/meeting/register/gsWIUOhiQqW5gIDg55N0Bw
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

2) Monday 24 Nov 2026, 4PM Central Time (US and Canada) 
Register in advance for this meeting: 
https://disl.zoom.us/meeting/register/zp5zauRrSM6LSkdWUZkxPA
 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

3) Monday 15 Dec 2026, 11AM Central Time (US and Canada) 
Register in advance for this meeting: 
https://disl.zoom.us/meeting/register/KTKTUhXlRB29h-D4HHMs8A
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

4) Friday 9 Jan 2026, 11AM Central Time (US and Canada) 
Register in advance for this meeting: 
https://disl.zoom.us/meeting/register/M7Njify2T5ywN8vheEvOJQ
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

MORE INFORMATION

Rising freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors are eligible.
This program provides paid research opportunities for your students interested in any STEM field or just exploring options.

The program will run May 25 - July 31, 2026, with all expenses paid, plus a stipend and hands-on research experience.

Information about the program can be found here: 

We welcome pre-med, pre-vet, physics, microbiology, and any student interested to try research!
 
Students will:
1) conduct research
2) participate in career development workshops and field trips
3) prepare and give a scientific presentation
4) have the opportunity to publish short papers in the journal Gulf and Caribbean Research.
5) have opportunities for travel to regional, national or international scientific meetings!
6) receive free housing, food and travel allowance, and $7,000 stipend for 10 weeks at DISL

 

HudsonAlpha Institute is now taking applications for Summer 2026 BioTrain Internships!

Apply now for these paid positions for undergraduate and master's-level graduate students. The BioTrain Internship program is in its 18th year of placing students in engaging experiences in a wide variety of positions across the Institute and our associated companies. This unique internship program accepts 25–30 interns each summer for a nine-week session that includes Biotech Boot Camp and weekly professional development seminars.

Positions are available in Huntsville and Dothan, Alabama.

Deadline to apply is Feb. 15, 2026

A list of all positions can be found HERE

Based in Daphne, Alabama, this internship position affords an insider view of the City of Daphne’s on-going storm-water management program and current environmental projects while reporting to the Environmental Programs Manager. The Intern will perform all or some of the following job duties: 

• Stormwater infrastructure field evaluations;

• Report writing and related correspondence;

• Assist with, conduct, and/or review project’s environmental compliance;

• GIS Data gathering (no GIS experience required), Processing and Mapping;

• Land Disturbance and Environmental Permitting Review and Application;

• Reports to Environmental Programs Manager: Jesi Ward

Qualifications for both include:

• GPA of 2.75 or higher,
• valid driver’s license,
• Junior status preferred,
• and coursework in
  • Civil Engineering,
  • Biology,
  • Environmental science/programs
  • or related field pursuing a bachelor's degree.

For more information contact:

Vickie Hinman, HR Deputy Director

vhinman@daphneal.com

Jesi Ward, Environmental Programs Manager

jward@daphneal.com

Phone: 251-620-1561

Paid Summer Research Programs -- deadlines are fast approaching!  

PathwaysToScience.org has a searchable database of 650+ summer research programs in all STEM disciplines. These are all FULLY FUNDED opportunities including programs sponsored by NSF, NASA, NIH, etc. We also have a selection of resources to help you strengthen your applications: For Undergraduate Students

If you are considering graduate school, search FULLY FUNDED graduate programs in a variety of disciplines, and view resources on applying: For Graduate Students

Browse Fully Funded STEM programs.

Browse all Paid Summer Research Programs

If you need help finding a program that’s a good fit, please feel free to email me at ldetrick@ibparticipation.org for assistance. You can also follow us on Facebook for program deadlines and updates.

The Fish and Wildlife Research Institute’s (FWRI) Sea Turtle Nesting Program is seeking up to four detail-oriented interns for each term to assist with field work, lab work, and data processing components of various research projects on sea turtle nesting ecology.

Projects may include research related to nesting, hatching, and emergence success, phenology, and sex ratio related to climate change. The research will support population and nesting trend analyses and conservation status assessments.

These positions are located in Melbourne, on the central-east coast of Florida. The summer and fall terms will be largely field-based but will also have a considerable laboratory component and some data processing.

Sea Turtle Nesting Research (Melbourne) Full Announcement

This is a program for students at all levels to receive a stipend/tuition/etc. and have a guaranteed Federal position at a DoD lab, like ERDC, after graduation.

SMART Scholarship for Service Program Full Announcement

The program is open to anyone with a real interest in sharks and a healthy passion for marine life. No previous diving, research or conservation experience is necessary and training in those fields will be provided.  We will teach you how to explore, understand and protect our beautiful oceans.

Apply for White Shark Internship