Undergraduate Internships

Undergraduate students studying at the 黑料天堂 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.

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.

Sea Turtle/Biological Technician

Summer interns (3-4) are hired to work and live on Blackbeard Island National Wildlife Refuge (Refuge is only accessible by boat - boat transportation provided). Majority of responsibilities involve monitoring threatened loggerhead sea turtle nests. Duties include: locating sea turtle nests, installing predator controls, inventorying nests, collecting, recording, and inputting data into seaturtle.org. Interns may participate in education/outreach, invasive species monitoring, shorebird surveys, control for feral hogs and invasive plants, and trail maintenance.

Paid Summer Internship Opportunities for Undergrads

Please see the links below for some paid undergrad internship (apprenticeship) opportunities this summer. To qualify for this program, you must not graduate before December 2023. The first three positions will be based in Biloxi, MS at the MSU Coastal Research and Extension Center. The fourth position (urban wildlife) will be based in Raymond, MS at the MSU Central Research and Extension Center. The application deadline for this opportunity is February 14th. Please see the links below for more information about the program and specific opportunities.

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Dog River Clearwater Revival (DRCR) Seeks Intern for JAN-APRIL 2023 assisting with 8th Annual MudBottom Revival Music Festival Fundraiser

DRCR is seeking 2 unpaid interns to assist with organizing our 8th annual MudBottom Revival Music Festival. This is our biggest fundraiser event of the year. All proceeds raised have a direct impact on water quality and fund our ongoing Dog River improvement projects.

Specifically, we need someone to help with Fundraising (sponsor solicitation) and Art/Merch (event signage, t-shirts, and merchandise). You would be working under and assisting our seasoned Committee members. Your time commitment would be minimal, likely around 5 hours per week at the most, 40 hours max total between the months of January-April.

You would also be invited to attend the event free of charge of course! It is always a fun event!
Interest in communications, music, and Dog River preferred!
Email morganc0517@gmail.com and/or info@dogriver.org for more details or to apply!

2023 UNOLS-MATE At-Sea Technical Internship Program

The U.S. Academic Research Fleet of UNOLS-designated research ships will host 1 long-term (approximately 6 months) and 12-14 short-term (4-16 weeks each) marine technical internships in 2023 (subject to funding). Departure dates will depend on the schedule of each research cruise. We will first select candidates for internships starting in Spring, and then in Summer and Fall.

Summer Internship Opportunities - Mississippi State University

To qualify for this program, you must not graduate before December 2023. The first three positions will be based in Biloxi, MS at the MSU Coastal Research and Extension Center. The fourth position (urban wildlife) will be based in Raymond, MS at the MSU Central Research and Extension Center. The application deadline for this opportunity is February 14th. Please see the links below for more information about the program and specific opportunities.

Directorate Resource Assistant Fellows Program (DFP)

DFP is a special hiring program the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) uses to diversify their workforce. FWS measures DFP鈥檚 success by how well they attract students to a summer Fellowship and convert them to full-time, permanent positions. Their goal is to hire all Fellows into permanent employment.

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:

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

If you need help finding a program that鈥檚 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 () 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 鈥業nternship鈥�.

Paid Summer Research Programs

UCSC Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program

Each March we select 20 early-undergraduate Scholars from around the country to participate in a two-year conservation mentorship program focused on the summers between academic years. Each summer Scholars receive a $4,600 stipend plus funding to cover travel, room, and board.

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.

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鈥檚 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

Homeland Security Professional Opportunities for Student Workforce to Experience Research 2023

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate Office of University Programs sponsors the Professional Opportunities for Student Workforce to Experience Research (HS-POWER) Program for undergraduate and graduate students. HS-POWER is open to students majoring in a broad spectrum of homeland security related science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines as well as DHS mission-relevant research areas.

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.

Melbourne Beach Marine Mammal Internship

The Fish and Wildlife Research Institute鈥檚 (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,

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.

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.

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.

Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI)

The Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) program encourages undergraduate students and recent graduates to pursue science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers by providing research experiences at the Department of Energy (DOE) laboratories.