Unpaid Internships
Oceans Research Internship
The Oceans Research Internship Program enables aspiring scientists and conservationists to work in conjunction with leading marine biologists as they undertake ground-breaking research on the charismatic marine mega-fauna of Southern Africa, including great white sharks.
This is a unique internship experience where students gain exposure to a wide variety of projects and in depth aspects of practical field research on species such white sharks, bottlenose dolphins, Southern right whales and smaller benthic shark species. Research will be done both at sea and on land. During your stay you play a vital role, from data collection to data management. They use your collected data to advise various industries, including the government, on real-time issues in marine conservation.
The Oceans Research Internship Program enables aspiring scientists and conservationists to work in conjunction with leading marine biologists as they undertake ground-breaking research on the charismatic marine mega-fauna of Southern Africa, including great white sharks.
This is a unique internship experience where students gain exposure to a wide variety of projects and in depth aspects of practical field research on species such white sharks, bottlenose dolphins, Southern right whales and smaller benthic shark species. Research will be done both at sea and on land. During your stay you play a vital role, from data collection to data management. They use your collected data to advise various industries, including the government, on real-time issues in marine conservation.
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Marine Dynamics Academy: Skills Based Science Internship
The Marine Dynamics Academy, an organisation based in Gansbaai (South Africa) recently launched a skills-based training program, providing students involved with the marine environment with a range of field-based experiences, designed to enhance their employability. Their program launched on the 4th of June 2018 in their hometown of Gansbaai, South Africa, home to the Marine Big 5 and the great white shark capital of the world. They welcome applications from marine science undergrads, recent graduates and encourage anyone with an interest in marine wildlife to contact them about all opportunities. Interns will experience studying and working directly with great white sharks, small sharks, whales, dolphins, the endangered African penguin and other seabirds, on practical and academic modules designed to increase their future employability prospects.
How to Apply:
Application: You can apply online at www.marinedynamics.org/academy
Additional Note: The cost of the internship is R25,000 per month and that cost only covers the training, welcome pack, and accomodation. Additionally, the cost of flights, Visas, travel insurance, free-time excursion and food during the stay are not included.
Contact Information:
The Marine Dynamics Academy, an organisation based in Gansbaai (South Africa) recently launched a skills-based training program, providing students involved with the marine environment with a range of field-based experiences, designed to enhance their employability. Their program launched on the 4th of June 2018 in their hometown of Gansbaai, South Africa, home to the Marine Big 5 and the great white shark capital of the world. They welcome applications from marine science undergrads, recent graduates and encourage anyone with an interest in marine wildlife to contact them about all opportunities. Interns will experience studying and working directly with great white sharks, small sharks, whales, dolphins, the endangered African penguin and other seabirds, on practical and academic modules designed to increase their future employability prospects.
How to Apply:
- Click on Documents below to find:
- Application form
- Prospectus
- Video Footage
- Legal docs that can be found here and here
- What they need from you
- Completed application form
- Resumé and cover letter
- A copy of the photograph page of your passport
- Read & familiarize yourself with the appendices, to be reviewed during the screening process
Application: You can apply online at www.marinedynamics.org/academy
Additional Note: The cost of the internship is R25,000 per month and that cost only covers the training, welcome pack, and accomodation. Additionally, the cost of flights, Visas, travel insurance, free-time excursion and food during the stay are not included.
Contact Information:
- Website: www.marinedynamics.org
- Email: intern@marinedynamics.org
- Phone Number: +27 82 380 3405
Indoor Vertical Farm Internship Program with Certificate
Local Greens Inc, located in Berkeley CA, is a family owned indoor hydroponic farm growing and delivering organic microgreens and herbs from our Berkeley farm directly to major grocery stores all around the Bay Area (Whole Foods and more).
This is an ideal internship for anyone studying horticulture, sustainable farming, environmental science or related areas. In the midst of a drought hydroponic farming is getting a lot of attention for its incredibly minimal use of water and land. Come join for this exciting movement in farming! We offer 2-month & 4-month unpaid internships that will earn you a certificate of completion stating the areas of this field you have successfully learned.
To find out more and apply, click here.
Local Greens Inc, located in Berkeley CA, is a family owned indoor hydroponic farm growing and delivering organic microgreens and herbs from our Berkeley farm directly to major grocery stores all around the Bay Area (Whole Foods and more).
This is an ideal internship for anyone studying horticulture, sustainable farming, environmental science or related areas. In the midst of a drought hydroponic farming is getting a lot of attention for its incredibly minimal use of water and land. Come join for this exciting movement in farming! We offer 2-month & 4-month unpaid internships that will earn you a certificate of completion stating the areas of this field you have successfully learned.
To find out more and apply, click here.
Environmental Protection Agency Internship Program (CSU)
This Internship Program offers CSU student volunteer learning opportunities at the EPA in a wide range of discipline areas. It provides students the opportunity to strengthen their leadership, technical, research, communication, networking, and other job skills as well as allowing the interns to become familiar with the EPA and its structure. Students work closely with a CSU faculty advisor and an EPA mentor to develop an overall learning project plan which will guide the internship. With direction from their faculty advisors, students will be mentored by the EPA directly. This is a for-credit Internship Program only, so no stipend/salary is provided. Internships will be offered each semester/quarter and are on an on-going basis. Most internships will be based at the student's home campus. Interns will be required to submit a final report documenting their experience and project(s) with the EPA and complete a career profile on their EPA mentor that identifies the mentor's requisite skill sets and educational requirements.
Eligibility Requirements:
For More Information: Click here.
Deadline: Ongoing
This Internship Program offers CSU student volunteer learning opportunities at the EPA in a wide range of discipline areas. It provides students the opportunity to strengthen their leadership, technical, research, communication, networking, and other job skills as well as allowing the interns to become familiar with the EPA and its structure. Students work closely with a CSU faculty advisor and an EPA mentor to develop an overall learning project plan which will guide the internship. With direction from their faculty advisors, students will be mentored by the EPA directly. This is a for-credit Internship Program only, so no stipend/salary is provided. Internships will be offered each semester/quarter and are on an on-going basis. Most internships will be based at the student's home campus. Interns will be required to submit a final report documenting their experience and project(s) with the EPA and complete a career profile on their EPA mentor that identifies the mentor's requisite skill sets and educational requirements.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Enrolled at CSU (Half/Full time)
- Enrolled in an internship course on a CSU campus
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
For More Information: Click here.
Deadline: Ongoing
