Internships
JanuaryNational Parks Scientists-in-the-Parks (SIP)
- Discover meaningful, career-building experiences that cultivate your potential and connection with America’s national parks.
- 18-30 years old or Veteran up to 35.
- Contact: sip@geosociety.org
GSA GeoCorps™ America
- GeoCorps™ America offers paid short-term geoscience opportunities in some of the most beautiful natural areas in the world.
- 18 years old,US citizen or permanent resident, backgroundrouid check, have driver's license
- Contact: geocorps@geosociety.org
- All Fellows work on a project selected in collaboration with their sponsor(s) that will provide meaningful results in one summer’s work. Project topics span the vast spectrum of research in ocean sciences and engineering.
- Students who are completing their junior year and have at least a tentative interest in the ocean sciences, oceanographic engineering, or marine policy. Members of groups underrepresented in ocean science and engineering are encouraged to apply.
- Contact: education@ whoi.edu
- Program between the 6 Woods Hole scientific institutions and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. 10-week program designed for college juniors and seniors from underrepresented groups in marine and ocean sciences who want to spend a summer gaining practical experience in marine and environmental science. The program consists of a four-week course in global climate change and a ten-week research project – all in the sea-side village of Woods Hole.
- Rising junior and seniors majoring in the natural sciences who have had some course work in oceanography, biology, or marine and/or environmental science. Applicants should have a desire to spend a summer gaining practical experience in marine and environmental science.
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September
US DOE Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship (MLEF) Program:
- Provides students with educational opportunities to gain real-world, hands-on research experience with the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy.
- 18 years of age, US Citizen, GPA >2.8, STEM student, at least a sophomore, available for 10 weeks in summer
- Are you looking for an internship opportunity to develop your skills, enhance your career potential, and make a difference each day? As a member of NGA’s elite student workforce, you will see first-hand how the work you are doing supports national security, disaster relief, and our nation’s warfighters.
October
USGS/NAGT Cooperative Field Training Program
- Top student in Field Camp is nominated by the faculty.
- Nominated students apply by sending a resume, letter of interest, and transcripts to the USGS Education Office. Candidates are then matched by their coursework, skills, and interests with up to five USGS projects. Students hired through this program have continually received outstanding reviews from our managers.
- Contact: Dr. Kurtis Burmeister
The NASA Airborne Science Program announces opportunities for advanced undergraduates of STEM background
to apply for the annual NASA Student Airborne Research Program.
This is a paid 8-week summer internship program (June to August) in Earth
system science.
- Applicants must be US Citizens.
December
DOD Science Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-for-Service Program
- Provides students with educational opportunities to gain real-world, hands-on research experience with the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy.
- Minimum Requirements: 18 years of age, US Citizen, GPA >2.8, STEM student, at least a sophomore, available for 10 weeks in summer
The GeoSPACE program is a field course that focuses on planetary geology and volcanology. This field course takes place during the summer.
- Open to undergraduate sophomores and above, recent undergraduate graduates, and first-year graduate students.