Unpaid Internships
Hello! Are you interested in completing an internship during the Summer of 2019 at Berkeley Lab? If so, then please go on this website to find more information. There are tons of opportunities and some programs offer their interns to be paid. Please submit the application as soon as possible!
Marine Mammal Rescue and Response Intern - Sausalito, California
Application Deadline: December 12, 2018
Program Dates:
Brief Description: At the Marine Mammal Center, they are guided and inspired by a shared vision of a healthy ocean for marine mammals and humans alike. The Marine Mammal Center advances global conservation through marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation, scientific research, and education.
The Rescue and Response team at The Marine Mammal Center is seeking applicants for their Rescue and Response Internship working primarily with stranded pinnipeds, as well as occasional cetaceans and sea otters. The Rescue and Response Internship is an exciting opportunity for individuals who are interested in increasing their experience and knowledge of marine mammals and the Marine Mammal Stranding Network. The Marine Mammal Rescue Internship is unpaid and based in Sausalito, CA. Scholarships for subsidized housing on-campus are available.
Intern Opportunities:
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Application Deadline: December 12, 2018
Program Dates:
- Spring: January 24, 2019 - May 24, 2019
- Summer: May 11, 2019 - September 20, 2019
Brief Description: At the Marine Mammal Center, they are guided and inspired by a shared vision of a healthy ocean for marine mammals and humans alike. The Marine Mammal Center advances global conservation through marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation, scientific research, and education.
The Rescue and Response team at The Marine Mammal Center is seeking applicants for their Rescue and Response Internship working primarily with stranded pinnipeds, as well as occasional cetaceans and sea otters. The Rescue and Response Internship is an exciting opportunity for individuals who are interested in increasing their experience and knowledge of marine mammals and the Marine Mammal Stranding Network. The Marine Mammal Rescue Internship is unpaid and based in Sausalito, CA. Scholarships for subsidized housing on-campus are available.
Intern Opportunities:
- Gain valuable professional development experience while learning the rescue and response operations one of the leading marine mammal hospitals
- Work in an organization alongside experts in veterinary medicine, research, and ocean conservation
- Learn marine mammal rehabilitation while gaining husbandry experience working with the seal and sea lion patients
- Shadow veterinary staff and sit in on patient rounds
- Attend training classes, learning more about rescue and response methods as well as the rehabilitation care for pinnipeds
- Attend guest and staff research presentations by leading marine mammal scientists and veterinarians in the field
- Participate in an animal necropsy
- Network with experts in the field of marine mammals
- Develop interpersonal and team leadership skills working with individuals from diverse backgrounds
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BLUR: Berkeley Lab Undergraduate Program
Application Deadline and Program Dates:
Brief Description: The Berkeley Lab Undergraduate Research (BLUR) program places students from two- and four-year institutions in paid internships in science, engineering, technical areas, and public administration. Participants work with scientists, engineers, technicians, and STEM professionals on projects related to Berkeley Lab’s research areas. Applications are solicited annually for three separate internship terms. Internships are 10 weeks during the summer term (May through August) or 16 weeks during the fall (August through December) and spring (January through May) terms.
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Application Deadline and Program Dates:
- Summer
- Application period: January to March
- Offer period: April
- Program dates: 3 June – 9 August 2019
- Summer 2019 term: 3 June – 9 August 2019 (10-week term) important dates
- Summer 2019 Orientation: Monday, 3 June 2019
- Summer 2019 Late-start Orientation: Monday,10 June 2019
- Summer 2019 Poster Session: Wednesday, 7 August 2019
- Summer 2019 Check-out: Friday, 9 August 2019
- Fall
- Application period: April to May
- Program dates: 26 August – 6 December 2019
- Offer period: July
- Fall 2019 term: 26 August – 6 December 2019 (15-week term) important dates
- Fall 2019 Orientation: Monday, 26 August 2019
- Fall 2019 Late-start Orientation: Monday, 2 September 2019
- Fall 2019 Check-out: Friday, 6 December 2019
Brief Description: The Berkeley Lab Undergraduate Research (BLUR) program places students from two- and four-year institutions in paid internships in science, engineering, technical areas, and public administration. Participants work with scientists, engineers, technicians, and STEM professionals on projects related to Berkeley Lab’s research areas. Applications are solicited annually for three separate internship terms. Internships are 10 weeks during the summer term (May through August) or 16 weeks during the fall (August through December) and spring (January through May) terms.
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Maternal Child Health - Leadership, Education, Advocacy, & Research Network (MCH-LEARN) - 2019 Summer Internship
Application Deadline: Thursday, January 31, 2019 at 11:59 PM EST
Program Dates:
Brief Description: The Maternal Child Health-Leadership, Education, Advocacy, and Research Network (MCH-LEARN) is a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) funded program that supports local undergraduate freshman, sophomore, and rising junior scholars entry into graduate school in Maternal Child Health (MCH) fields, i.e., public health and related fields such as pediatrics, nutrition, social work, nursing, pediatric dentistry, psychology, health education, pediatric occupational/physical therapy and speech language pathology. Scholars must have a 3.0 GPA, or better, on a 4.0 scale. The program is designed for local scholars (no housing allowance during the Baltimore summer session) from diverse populations who are underrepresented in MCH fields and desire to learn more about MCH. Scholars will participate in a summer internship with continued monthly experiences throughout the academic year. The MCH-LEARN provides public health research and complementary clinical or community engagement experiences. Mentorship and professional development are key components. The MCH-LEARN research opportunities are in the areas of developmental disabilities, mental health, and identification and reduction of health disparities. The ultimate goal of the MCH-LEARN is to promote diversity and leadership in MCH graduate studies and careers.
A $3,500 stipend is provided for the 10-week summer program and a small stipend for the academic year participation. Funding to attend the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students is provided for scholars submitting research abstracts to the conference (as federal funding allows).
Contact Information:
Application Deadline: Thursday, January 31, 2019 at 11:59 PM EST
Program Dates:
- Summer Program: May 27, 2019 - July 31, 2019
- Academic Year: Monthly sessions during the academic school year, September 2019 – April 2020
Brief Description: The Maternal Child Health-Leadership, Education, Advocacy, and Research Network (MCH-LEARN) is a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) funded program that supports local undergraduate freshman, sophomore, and rising junior scholars entry into graduate school in Maternal Child Health (MCH) fields, i.e., public health and related fields such as pediatrics, nutrition, social work, nursing, pediatric dentistry, psychology, health education, pediatric occupational/physical therapy and speech language pathology. Scholars must have a 3.0 GPA, or better, on a 4.0 scale. The program is designed for local scholars (no housing allowance during the Baltimore summer session) from diverse populations who are underrepresented in MCH fields and desire to learn more about MCH. Scholars will participate in a summer internship with continued monthly experiences throughout the academic year. The MCH-LEARN provides public health research and complementary clinical or community engagement experiences. Mentorship and professional development are key components. The MCH-LEARN research opportunities are in the areas of developmental disabilities, mental health, and identification and reduction of health disparities. The ultimate goal of the MCH-LEARN is to promote diversity and leadership in MCH graduate studies and careers.
A $3,500 stipend is provided for the 10-week summer program and a small stipend for the academic year participation. Funding to attend the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students is provided for scholars submitting research abstracts to the conference (as federal funding allows).
Contact Information:
- Phone: (443) 923-5901
Maternal Child Health Careers/Research Initiatives for Student Enhancement - Undergraduate Program (MCHC/RISE-UP) - 2019 Summer Internship
Application Deadline: Thursday, January 31, 2019 at 11:59 PM EST
Program Dates: May 27, 2019 to July 31, 2019
Brief Description: MCHC/RISE-UP is a national consortium of institutions including the Kennedy Krieger Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Nursing, and Public Health, University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine Center for Disabilities, and University of California Davis MIND Institute partnering with UC Davis Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion that provides opportunities for enhanced public health leadership in the area of maternal and child health. MCHC/RISE-UP focuses on the social determinants of health, CDC Winnable Battles, elimination of health disparities, and evaluation and treatment of developmental disabilities. Diverse undergraduate junior, senior, and recent baccalaureate degree scholars (within 12 months of the MCHC/RISE-UP orientation) who are interested in learning more about public health are encouraged to apply. Scholars must have at least a 2.7 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Three leadership tracks are offered: (1) clinical, (2) research, and (3) community engagement and advocacy. MCHC/RISE-UP’s ultimate goal is to promote a more equitable health system by providing these highly qualified MCHC/RISE-UP scholars with public health leadership experiences. Following Orientation (Monday, May 27 through Thursday, May 30, 2019), the scholars at the Kennedy Krieger Institute and University of South Dakota sites will begin their MCHC/RISE-UP experience on June 3, 2019 and end on July 31, 2019. Following Orientation Week, University of California Davis scholars will begin their summer experience on Monday, June 17, 2019 and end on July 31, 2019.
A $3,500 stipend is provided for Kennedy Krieger Institute and University of South Dakota (10-week) and $3,000 is provided for University of California (8-week) program participants. Housing and round-trip travel is available for out-of-state participants.
Contact Information:
Application Deadline: Thursday, January 31, 2019 at 11:59 PM EST
Program Dates: May 27, 2019 to July 31, 2019
Brief Description: MCHC/RISE-UP is a national consortium of institutions including the Kennedy Krieger Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Nursing, and Public Health, University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine Center for Disabilities, and University of California Davis MIND Institute partnering with UC Davis Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion that provides opportunities for enhanced public health leadership in the area of maternal and child health. MCHC/RISE-UP focuses on the social determinants of health, CDC Winnable Battles, elimination of health disparities, and evaluation and treatment of developmental disabilities. Diverse undergraduate junior, senior, and recent baccalaureate degree scholars (within 12 months of the MCHC/RISE-UP orientation) who are interested in learning more about public health are encouraged to apply. Scholars must have at least a 2.7 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Three leadership tracks are offered: (1) clinical, (2) research, and (3) community engagement and advocacy. MCHC/RISE-UP’s ultimate goal is to promote a more equitable health system by providing these highly qualified MCHC/RISE-UP scholars with public health leadership experiences. Following Orientation (Monday, May 27 through Thursday, May 30, 2019), the scholars at the Kennedy Krieger Institute and University of South Dakota sites will begin their MCHC/RISE-UP experience on June 3, 2019 and end on July 31, 2019. Following Orientation Week, University of California Davis scholars will begin their summer experience on Monday, June 17, 2019 and end on July 31, 2019.
A $3,500 stipend is provided for Kennedy Krieger Institute and University of South Dakota (10-week) and $3,000 is provided for University of California (8-week) program participants. Housing and round-trip travel is available for out-of-state participants.
Contact Information:
- Phone: (443) 923-5901
James A. Ferguson Emerging Infectious Diseases Research Initiatives for Student Enhancement (RISE) Fellowship Program - 2019 Summer Internship
Application Deadline: Thursday, January 31, 2019 at 11:59 PM EST
Program Dates: May 27, 2019 to July 31, 2019
Brief Description: The Dr. James A. Ferguson Emerging Infectious Diseases RISE Fellowship Program is a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) funded, ten-week summer program that provides a research-based educational and professional development experience for students interested in infectious diseases, public health, mental health, maternal and child health and/or health disparities research. Fellows work with research mentors at the CDC or Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Nursing, and Bloomberg School of Public Health or the Maryland or Baltimore City Department of Health. These locations offer Fellows laboratory, clinical, state, and community-based research experiences. Specifically, the CDC site in Atlanta offers a research externship focused on infectious diseases, prevention of injury, and other CDC research initiatives. Fellows in Baltimore work with research mentors on projects related to infectious diseases, health disparities, mental health, developmental disabilities, substance abuse, and epidemiology. The overarching goal of the Ferguson RISE Fellowship is to promote diversity among future public health research leaders. Following Orientation (Monday, May 27 through Thursday, May 30, 2019), the Fellows research experience start on June 3, 2019 and end on July 31, 2019.
A $4,500 stipend is provided for master level graduate fellows and a $5,933 stipend is provided for pre-doctoral fellows. Housing and round-trip travel is available for out-of-state participants.
Contact Information:
Application Deadline: Thursday, January 31, 2019 at 11:59 PM EST
Program Dates: May 27, 2019 to July 31, 2019
Brief Description: The Dr. James A. Ferguson Emerging Infectious Diseases RISE Fellowship Program is a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) funded, ten-week summer program that provides a research-based educational and professional development experience for students interested in infectious diseases, public health, mental health, maternal and child health and/or health disparities research. Fellows work with research mentors at the CDC or Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Nursing, and Bloomberg School of Public Health or the Maryland or Baltimore City Department of Health. These locations offer Fellows laboratory, clinical, state, and community-based research experiences. Specifically, the CDC site in Atlanta offers a research externship focused on infectious diseases, prevention of injury, and other CDC research initiatives. Fellows in Baltimore work with research mentors on projects related to infectious diseases, health disparities, mental health, developmental disabilities, substance abuse, and epidemiology. The overarching goal of the Ferguson RISE Fellowship is to promote diversity among future public health research leaders. Following Orientation (Monday, May 27 through Thursday, May 30, 2019), the Fellows research experience start on June 3, 2019 and end on July 31, 2019.
A $4,500 stipend is provided for master level graduate fellows and a $5,933 stipend is provided for pre-doctoral fellows. Housing and round-trip travel is available for out-of-state participants.
Contact Information:
- URL: kennedykrieger.org/Ferguson
- Email: Ferguson_Fellowship@kennedykrieger.org
- Phone: (443) 923-5901
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UM SEP Summer Internship 2019
The University of Michigan Summer Enrichment Program (UM SEP) is happy to announce that they have started accepting applications for the 2019 cohort. For over 30 years, UM SEP has placed undergraduate students in health care organizations for a summer internship in Southeast Michigan. The UM SEP Internship includes.....
Application Deadline: January 25, 2019 Application: You can apply here! Contact Information:
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Amazing Winter Break 3 Credit Field Science Course with Ecosystem Field Studies
Brief Description: This is an opportunity to apply your classroom and textbook education while being immersed in a spectacular and transformative marine educational setting! Caribbean Ecosystem Field Studies - Study, snorkel & SCUBA dive on the Caribbean coral reef of Mexico *
Open to students from all universities & majors | Accredited by the University of Montana, Environmental Studies Program: ENST 391- for 3 undergraduate semester transfer credits Full Details Can Be Found On: www.ecofs.org For More Information: Contact Professor & EcoFS Director, Steve Johnson at steve@EcoFS.org |
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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
