Undergraduate Internships

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Undergraduate students studying at the University of South Alabama Stokes School of Marine and Environmental Sciences are guided by a world-renown faculty with expertise ranging from fisheries sciences to marine ecology and ocean physics. Outside of classroom experiences, students have access to a variety of internship opportunities where they can gain hands-on experience prior to graduation.

Mobile Baykeeper

Mobile Baykeeper has AmeriCorps programs and internships that are great opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students in a non-profit setting.

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Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve has a number of internships this summer.  The due date to apply is March 29 by 10am.

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Pathways to Science

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:

https://pathwaystoscience.org/Undergrads.aspx

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

https://pathwaystoscience.org/Grad.aspx

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.

Internship at the Osprey Initiative

Osprey Initiative (https://osprey.world) has one or more positions available in the spring to perform hands-on environmental field work. In addition to hourly pay, the position offers opportunities for training in field crew leadership, project management, and business development. For more information or to apply, contact Grace Forster via email grace.forster@osprey.world with subject line ‘Internship’. 

Paid Summer Research Programs

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:

Paid Summer Research Programs Full Announcement

DISL REU Program

Funded by the National Science Foundation - Division of Ocean Sciences Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program and the Dauphin Island Sea Lab, the focus of the DISL REU Program is to provide participants with the opportunity to carry out an independent research project while working under the direction of a faculty mentor as part of a productive research laboratory. 

DISL REU Program Full Announcement

Double D Oyster Farm

Double D Oyster Farm is hiring student workers (paid $$).  You will be working mostly at the Dauphin Island site but they will work with student’s schedules and are flexible with the days and time people can work.  Demand for the off bottom farm raised oysters is really good and new markets are opening up.

Interested?  Contact Mr. Doug Ankersen
Cell:  251 591 7346 
Email:  dougankersen@bellsouth.net

Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship

The Hollings Scholarship Program provides successful undergraduate applicants with awards that include academic assistance (up to $9,500 per year) for two years of full-time study and a 10-week, full-time paid ($700/week) internship at a NOAA facility during the summer.

Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Full Announcement

Melbourne Beach Marine Mammal Internship

The Fish and Wildlife Research Institute’s (FWRI) Marine Mammal Research subsection is looking for an intern to assist with manatee salvage, rescue, and research at the Melbourne Beach field lab (which includes Brevard, Indian River, Volusia,

Melbourne Beach Marine Mammal Internship Full Announcement

Ocean Mammal Institute - Hawaii Internship

As a research intern with OMI you will:

  • Study the biology and behavior of whales and dolphins while you observe and record their spectacular behaviors.
  • Learn and apply the principles of field research design on the impact of boats on the behavior of the humpback whale.
  • Gain a personal understanding of the politics of protecting endangered species.
  • Learn about current research on whales and dolphins around the world and related conservation issues.
  • Be introduced to the field of Ecopsychology which studies the relationship between humans and the natural world.
  • Learn how we can create meaningful change and raise consciousness about environmental issues.

Ocean Mammal Institute - Hawaii Internship Full Announcement

SMART Scholarship for Service Program

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

White Shark Internship

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