Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute Orchid Outreach Internship 
  • Deadline to Apply: March 1, 2020; 11 pm EST
  • Program Length:​ Six months starting April 13, 2020
  • Key Info:  The Smithsonian National Zoo Conservation Biology Institute is offering a paid internship opportunity on a project focused on evaluating native orchids as indicators of forest health. The goal of this project is to record and assess the status of native orchid populations, evaluate their use as indicators of forest health, and to engage local citizens and students in conservation science.  
    • Looking for enthusiastic candidates
    • Intern will work in a team of two
    • Successful applicants will gain experience in science communications and outreach, afield based documentation, public engagement, and project management.
  • Who Should Apply Interns with the following:
    • Excellent writing and communication skills
    • Professionalism
    • Willingness to take initiative and motivation to seek new learning opportunites
    • Experience with field survey skills 
    • Familiarity with plant identification techniques (Virginia plant species)
  • Location: 
    • SCBI campus in Front Royal, Virginia
  • Stipend: $1200 per month
  • For More Information or to Apply: 
    • ​Send resume and cover letter in single pdf to Craig Fergus at fergusc@si.edu 
Conservation and Land Management Internships
  • Deadline to Apply: Apply ASAP
  • Key Info:  The Chicago Botanic Garden is now hiring positions for the Conservation and Land Management Internship Program in partnership with the US Forest Service, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Bureau of Land Management. Internships are 5-month terms and paid at $15.30/hour. These positions are targeted towards recent graduates in ecology, conservation biology, and land management. Please find details of open internship positions at: https://www.clminternship.org.
    • ​Botany internships in the following locations:
    • USFS Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest - Sparks, NV
    • USFS Rocky Mountain Research Stations - Boise, ID and Alamogordo, NM
    • USFS Monongahela National Forest - Marlinton, WV
    • BLM Owyhee Field Office - Marsing, ID
    • USFS San Bernardino National Forest - Big Bear Lake, CA
    • Fisheries internship with USFWS in Klamath Falls, OR

  • For More Information or to Apply: Click here for more information.
    • ​To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references directly to Chris Woolridge at: cwoolridge@chicagobotanic.org. Please reference an internship position below that you are applying for. Please do not create an account until you are hired for a position.
2020 FWS Career Discovery Internship Program
  • Deadline to Apply: Apply ASAP
  • Expected Program Dates: May 18, 2020 to August 16, 2020
  • Key Info: The Student Conservation Association (SCA) has partnered with the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to provide summer internships for first & second year college students from culturally and ethnically diverse backgrounds. USFWS Career Discovery Internship Program (CDIP) is a 12-week, full time, paid summer work opportunity for students with an interest in the conservation industry, who are of Alaskan Native, American Indian, Asian/Pacific Islander, African American, Hispanic, or of other racial minority descent.
    High-performing interns will have the opportunity to be exposed to widespread geographic locations, a variety of work assignments and tasks, as well as, have the opportunity to be enrolled in USFWS student hiring programs.
  • To Apply: Click here for the application. Apply to this position to express interest in the general CDIP program. Recommended candidates who express interest will be contacted by an SCA Recruiter and may be contacted by USFWS for an interview.
Spring Internship Opportunity with the Public Engagement Program at SERC (Edgewater, MD)
  • Deadline to Apply: Apply ASAP as applications are reviewed on a daily basis
  • Key Info: Intern with the Public Engagement Program at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. The Public Engagement program at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) is seeking an intern to help with the research and development of hands-on activities related to women in STEM that will be implemented in public areas (i.e. public libraries). The work will involve conducting research to identify women from a variety of time periods, with a specific focus on contributions made by women of color, to feature in program materials. This research will be done independently and by working in collaboration with staff from other Smithsonian units, including the National Museum of American History, National Museum of African American History and Culture, National Museum of the American Indian, and the Smithsonian Latino Center. Members of historically underrepresented groups in STEM fields are strongly encouraged to apply. 
  • To Apply: To apply please email a resume and cover letter to Dr. Alison Cawood (cawooda@si.edu) and Ms. Jillie Drutz (drutzj@si.edu). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with a goal of the internship starting as soon as possible. The specific start date will be agreed upon when the candidate has been chosen.
  • Contact Information: For any questions, please contact Dr. Alison Cawood at: cawooda@si.edu 
Summer 2020 REU Opportunities at LUMCON
  • Application Deadline: March 1, 2020
  • Program Dates: June 1, 2020 - August 7, 2020
  • General Information: The Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON) (www.lumcon.edu) invites highly motivated undergraduates to apply for Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) positions in our NSF-sponsored summer 2020 REU program in Interdisciplinary Research Experiences in Changing Coastal Environments. REU participants will spend ten weeks (June 1st - August 7th) at LUMCON conducting independent research projects with guidance from scientific mentors / mentor teams and participate in a series of career and skill-building workshops and activities while interacting with peers participating in other aspects of LUMCON's summer programs. Each student is paired with a scientific mentor(s) based on mutual research interests. The REU program is designed to give students a meaningful, hands-on research experience that takes advantage of state-of-the-art methods and technologies available at LUMCON. This summer, mentors are interested in supporting interns to conduct research in a number of topic areas, including: biogeochemistry, habitat forming species, dissolved organic matter cycling, aquaculture and fish physiology, microbial ecology, behavioral ecology, invertebrate diversity and ecology, disturbance ecology, ecosystem ecology, wetland science, and oil spill impacts. More information on the program and details on potential mentors and projects can be found at http://lumcon.edu/REU.
    • Candidates must be available for the entire ten week period.  Successful applicants will receive a $500/week stipend; room and board at the Marine Center in Cocodrie, LA; funds to support transportation to and from LUMCON; and funds to support their research.
    • The ideal candidate should be interested in pursuing a career in coastal and/or marine science, creative, hard-working, detail orientated, dedicated, and comfortable working as part of research team. Experience with field or laboratory research is a plus but not necessary. To be eligible you must be returning to an undergraduate degree program in the fall (e.g., if you will graduate in May or June, you are NOT eligible). Students from underrepresented groups in sciences, from small colleges, and first generation college students are encouraged to apply.

  • ​To Apply: ​Instructions for completing application packages which include (an online application form, copies of unofficial transcripts, contact information for two academic references, CV/resume, and a one page statement that describes your interest in the REU position, academic goals, and any previous research experience) can be found at http://lumcon.edu/REU.
    • ​Questions about the program and/or application process should be addressed to LUMCON's REU Site Program Director, Dr. Brian Roberts, at reu@lumcon.edu.
Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute Orchid Outreach Internship 
  • Deadline to Apply: March 1, 2020; 11 pm EST
  • Program Length:​ Six months starting April 13, 2020
  • Key Info:  The Smithsonian National Zoo Conservation Biology Institute is offering a paid internship opportunity on a project focused on evaluating native orchids as indicators of forest health. The goal of this project is to record and assess the status of native orchid populations, evaluate their use as indicators of forest health, and to engage local citizens and students in conservation science.  
    • Looking for enthusiastic candidates
    • Intern will work in a team of two
    • Successful applicants will gain experience in science communications and outreach, afield based documentation, public engagement, and project management.
  • Who Should Apply Interns with the following:
    • Excellent writing and communication skills
    • Professionalism
    • Willingness to take initiative and motivation to seek new learning opportunites
    • Experience with field survey skills 
    • Familiarity with plant identification techniques (Virginia plant species)
  • Location: 
    • SCBI campus in Front Royal, Virginia
  • Stipend: $1200 per month
  • For More Information or to Apply: 
    • ​Send resume and cover letter in single pdf to Craig Fergus at fergusc@si.edu 
2020 GCE Undergraduate Summer Internships
  • Deadline to Apply: March 8, 2020, 11:59 PM EDT
  • Key Info: The Georgia Coastal Ecosystems Long Term Ecological Program (GCE LTER) is looking for undergraduate interns for summer 2020. Most opportunities are limited to students who have not yet graduated. All interns will be paid a stipend of $400/week. Most internships last ~8 weeks from the beginning of June to the end of July. However, start and end dates are flexible based on the schedule of the intern and supervisor.
  • Location: Sapelo Island and Columbia, South Carolina
  • Stipend: $400/week
  • To Apply: ​Click here.
  • For More Information: Click here for the website. For more information on these opportunities, please contact Kristin McNair at kfmcnair@uga.edu.
    Click here to preview the questions asked in the online application.
Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute Communications Internship 
  • Deadline to Apply: March 8, 2020, 11 PM EST
  • Program Length:​ 6-month full time (40 hrs/wk) internship. Internship will consist of remote digital work, in-person meetings, and at times weekly travel within Virginia and D.C.  Anticipated start date in April 2020.
  • Key Info:  In this internship, the selected intern will learn, expand, and refine skills essential for community outreach including event planning, logistics, and conservation communication by assisting with the execution of CLI's communications strategy and preparation of stakeholder meetings throughout late spring/summer. The intern will gain first-hand insight into how science is communicated, especially in the context of influencing policy. They will have the opportunity to meet individuals from a variety of NGOs and government agencies and learn how these different groups interact with each other. The intern will also be able to improve their skills in public speaking, writing and design by contributing to outreach communications materials and presentations. The intern's work/schedule will be active and diverse, ranging from digital to intrapersonal communications requiring travel. ​
  • Who Should Apply Interns with the following will benefit the most from this opportunity:
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong interpersonal skills to engage effectively with internal team members and external stakeholders
    • Organized and self-motivated individuals, able to handle tight deadlines with strong multi-tasking and prioritizing abilities.  
    • Independent and team-oriented experience for a collaborative project
    • Adaptable to a dynamic environment and its challenges with a flexible personality and strong problem-solving skills
    • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and computer proficiency 
    • Project management certification or previous experience in program management and communications
    • Strong strategic thinking and planning skills 
    • Ability to work independently and remotely 
    • Experience working effectively with both governmental agencies and private parties
    • Experience using database and/or visual graphics software (Access, Publisher, InDesign)
  • Location: The Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute is located at the north entrance of the Shenandoah National Park about 60 miles west of Washington, D.C., in Front Royal, VA. Often, the intern will travel to other parts of Northwestern Virginia, Washington D.C. or the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center in Edgewater, MD for meetings.  
  • Stipend: $1500 per month.
  • Terms of Appointment: 6-month full time (40 hrs/wk) internship. Internship will consist of remote digital work, in-person meetings, and at times weekly travel within Virginia and D.C.  Anticipated start date in April 2020.
  • For More Information or to Apply: Send a resume and cover letter in a single pdf file to fergusc@si.edu using the subject line COMMUNICATION INTERNSHIP APPLICATION 2020.Title the pdf file LastName_Communication2020. Applications that do not follow this format may not be considered.
    • Your cover letter should explain your interest in this program, express how you could benefit from the training, how it could contribute to your future career goals, and why you would make a strong candidate
University of Texas at El Paso - Research Experience for Undergraduates in Chihuahuan Desert Biodiversity
  • Deadline to Apply: March 13, 2020
  • Program Length:​ 10 Weeks; May 27, 2020 - August 2, 2020
    • Note: Students are expected to arrive in El Paso on Monday, May 26 and depart on Sunday, August 3.
  • Key Info: The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) Department of Biological Sciences invites applicants for the NSF sponsored Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) in Chihuahuan Desert Biodiversity.  This is a 10 week summer program.  The goal of this program is to provide undergraduate students with experience in hypothesis-driven collaborative research utilizing field based and/or laboratory methods and fully engage students in projects associated with the ecology and evolution influencing Chihuahuan Desert biodiversity.
    • The program provides:
      • High quality research experience in ecology and evolutionary biology in the field and/or lab
      • Research opportunities at the Indio Mountains Research Station (IMRS), a 40,000 acre facility controlled by UTEP and/or other Chihuahuan Desert field sites
      • One-on-one and group mentoring from active research faculty in multidisciplinary fields
      • Training in bioethics and other relevant professional skills
  • Stipend and Benefits: 
    • $6,000 for 10 weeks
    • Housing in shared apartments
    • Travel reimbursement to/from El Paso of up to $600
  • For More Information or to Apply: ​Click here.
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Stanford Cardiovascular Institute Summer Research Program
  • Application Deadline: March 15, 2020
  • Program Dates: June 8 - August 14, 2020; The dates are slightly flexible, but we require that the student must work in the assigned Stanford labs between June and August. This will allow the CVI to plan events fostering student interactions including a visit to local Silicon Valley biotech company, meetings with panels of faculty mentors and peers, a possible boat ride, and to schedule final oral/poster presentations of their research on a designated day.
  • Sponsored by: Stanford Cardiovascular Institute and Stanford University ​
  • General Information: The Stanford Cardiovascular Institute has an exciting opportunity for students interested in research, specifically in the field of cardiology. The Stanford Cardiovascular Institute is offering a 10-week Summer Internship for Undergraduate students in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Medicine. Interns will have the opportunity to work on an independent research project alongside Stanford Faculty. No prior research experience is required. Each student will receive a set stipend covering living costs.
  • To Apply: Click here for the online application.
  • For More information: For more information and to view previous awardees and mentors, please lick here.
  • Contact Information: For any questions, please feel free to contact me or Amanda Chase (chaseama@stanford.edu).
Berkeley Lab CSUEB Internship/Scholarship Program 2020-2021
  • Deadline to Apply: April 13, 2020
  • Key Info: The Berkeley Lab CSUEB Internship/Scholarship Program provides three CSUEB Master students per year with the unique opportunity to work on research projects in the broadly-defined field of Earth and Environmental Sciences. Students are paid for 40 hours/week (at $18/hour) during the summer research internship and for 20 hours/week during the following academic year. A Berkeley Lab scientist and a CSUEB faculty advisor mentor each student during their research project. Faculty advisors receive funding for teaching release or additional compensation.
  • To Apply:  Additional details on eligibility criteria, application steps, etc. are provided at https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/berkeley-lab-csueb-intern-pilo/program-information.
  • Contact Information:  If interested in participating as a student or faculty advisor, please email Professor Ruth Tinnacher at ruth.tinnacher@csueastbay.edu as a first step.
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