Coastal, Ocean, and Marine Enterprise Inclusion and Network-building
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Marine Advanced Technical Education
Region: Multiple Regions
MATE Internships
For students interested in becoming marine technicians on research vessels, MATE is especially looking for students in marine technology, engineering, computer science, or other technical programs at two- year colleges or in their first two years of a baccalaureate degree program. MATE Internships offer land-based and at-sea marine technical internship opportunities for college students. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and an current undergraduate student or very recently graduated from an undergraduate program from a US institution and a citizen of the United States or its possessions.
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Duration: one to ten weeks weeks
Seasonal: Other
NOAA
Region: Multiple Regions
Margaret A. Davidson Graduate Fellowship
The Margaret A. Davidson Graduate Fellowship is an exciting two-year fellowship program that will place one graduate student at each of the 29 national estuarine research reserves. Through a research project, fellows address a key reserve management need to help scientists and communities understand coastal challenges that may influence future policy and management strategies. The research reserves represent the apex of estuary science. At these coastal sites, fieldwork, research, and community engagement come together to create the scientific advances that change our communities and our world. Eligible applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of U.S. states or territories admitted to or enrolled in a full-time graduate program at a U.S. accredited college or university, working to obtain a master’s or doctoral degree. Applicants must plan to be enrolled for all of the first year, and the majority of the second year, of funding.
https://coast.noaa.gov/nerrs/research/davidson-fellowship.html
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Duration: 2 years weeks
Seasonal: Full Year
Mosaics in Science – National Park Service and Environment for the Americas
Region: Multiple Regions
Mosaics in Science Internship Program
The Mosaics in Science (MIS) Diversity Internship Program provides college students and recent graduates 18-35 years old that are under-represented in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) career fields with on-the-ground, natural resource science-based, work experience in the National Park System. Each internship is comprised of working eleven weeks in a park followed by a four day career workshop held in Washington, D.C. This program is run in partnership with Environment for the Americas. Open to students who are currently enrolled in university degree program related to natural resources, preferably a racial or ethnic minority, able to dedicate 12 weeks of summer to the program.
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Duration: 12 weeks
Seasonal: Summer
Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program Collaborative
Region: Multiple Regions
Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program Collaborative
The Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program Collaborative is a two-year experiential conservation training program for undergraduates who are interested in careers in conservation and in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the field. Scholars take part in applied field research projects, professional internships, mentoring, and form strong professional networks. Scholars learn a variety of field techniques and research and presentation skills. Students are also prepared to help increase diversity, equity, and inclusion in the field of conservation through coursework in communication, creative problem solving, leadership, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Applicants must be enrolled at University of Florida, University of Arizona, University of Idaho, North Carolina State University, or University of Massachusetts Amherst or must show proof that they have been accepted for admission into one of these five universities. Students must also be in their freshman or sophomore year when they apply. Juniors with at least 3 semesters remaining after the current academic year will also be considered. Students must be U.S. Citizens.
Category: Undergraduate
Duration: 17 weeks
Seasonal: Summer
American Meteorological Society
Region: Multiple Regions
Women in Science Scholarship
The Women in Science Scholarship supports women in the atmospheric, oceanic, and climate sciences, and related areas of study. The scholarship was established to acknowledge that gender diversity is essential in the pursuit of better science. Applicants must be entering their final year of undergraduate study in the fall, be pursuing a degree in the atmospheric or related sciences, and have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0-point scale.
Category: Undergraduate
Duration: 52 weeks
Seasonal: Full Year
NOAA, USDOI, NOVA SE University, US Coral Reef All Islands Committee
Region: Multiple Regions
National Coral Reef Management Fellowship
The fellowship provides state and territorial coral reef management agencies with highly qualified candidates whose education and work experience meet each jurisdictions specific needs, while providing the individual fellows with professional experience in coastal and coral reef resources management. Open to individuals with a master’s degree and two years of work experience OR a bachelor’s degree and four years of experience. Applicants with a doctorate or law degree are also eligible to apply.
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Duration: 104 weeks
Seasonal: Full Year
Marine Advanced Technology Education Center
Region: Multiple Regions
At-Sea Internships
The At-Sea Internship program coordinates the placement of motivated community college and university students (or recent graduates) in at-sea marine technician internships across the country and around the world. Open to currenting undergraduate students or very recently graduate from an undergraduate program from a US institution and a citizen of the United States or its possessions.
https://www.marinetech.org/files/marine/files/Internships/2019/MATE_InternFlyer_2019.pdf
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Duration: 25 weeks
Seasonal: Multiple Seasons
NOAA
Region: Multiple Regions
The William M. Lapenta
NOAA Student Internship Program
Provide robust research and/or operational experience that will prepare the student for further study in NOAA fields, for application to fellowships or for the NOAA-mission workforce. Must be enrolled in an undergraduate (sophomore and junior status only) or graduate degree program, and be a U.S. Citizen willing to undergo a security background check.
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Duration: 10 weeks
Seasonal: Summer
NOAA
Region: Multiple Regions
Explorer-in-Training Program
The Explorer-in-Training Program interns gain valuable, interdisciplinary experience in ocean exploration while collaborating on OER projects and expeditions. Open to currently enrolled students (undergraduate or graduate) or students who have already graduated, but whose graduation date is within a year of the application date (i.e., gap-year students); students must be enrolled in or have received a degree from an accredited academic institution in the US. Degree, major, or intent to major in STEM fields, social sciences, communications, education, business operations/administration, and ocean policy/management.
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Duration: 10 weeks
Seasonal: Summer
National Park Service
Region: Multiple Regions
Scientist in the Parks Fellowship
Students placed in the National Park System to work on natural resource management needs. Each opportunity with the Scientist in the Parks Fellowship Program affords a distinct and memorable experience with projects that vary based on location, length, focus, and complexity. Past projects include mapping sand dunes at Fire Island National Seashore, surveying towering cacti at Saguaro National Park, and protecting nesting sea turtles at Padre Island National Seashore. Applicant must be enrolled as an upper level undergrad (junior/ senior) and will not graduate before finishing position, or an undergrad that has already earned undergrad degree and has applied to attend grad school. Limited to 30 years or younger; 35 or younger if veteran.
Category: Other
Duration: 12 weeks
Seasonal: Summer
NOAA
Region: Multiple Regions
Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship
The Hollings Scholarship Program provides successful undergraduate applicants with awards that include academic assistance for two years of full-time study and a 10-week, full-time paid internship at a NOAA facility during the summer. The internship between the first and second years of the award provides the scholars with hands-on, practical experience in NOAA-related science, research, technology, policy, management, and education activities. Applicants must be currently enrolled or accepted at an accredited college or university within the United States or U.S. territories; 2nd or 3rd year student, community college or transfer with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Category: Undergraduate
Duration: 10 weeks
Seasonal: Summer
Chesapeake Research Consortium
Region: Multiple Regions
C-StREAM
Chesapeake Research Consortium works with C-StREAM Fellows to match them with meaningful summer internships and mentors at partnering host institutions. Any continuing undergraduate at any level of study who identifies as a person of color and/or a first generation college student is eligible.
Category: Undergraduate
Duration: 12 weeks
Seasonal: Summer
Maine Sea Grant
Region: Northeast
Maine Sea Grant Undergraduate Scholarship in Marine Science
The goal of Marine Sea Grant Undergraduate Scholarship in Marine Science program is to develop a statewide network of undergraduate scholars doing exemplary academic work on marine and coastal issues, and provide participating students with academic and professional development opportunities in their field. The program is open to current second- and third-year undergraduate students who have declared majors related to marine or coastal issues at any of the participating undergraduate institutions in Maine.
Category: Undergraduate
Duration: 1 weeks
Seasonal: Full Year
Lake Champlain Sea Grant
Region: Northeast
Lake Champlain Sea Grant Conservation Research Fellow
The Lake Champlain Sea Grant Conservation Research Fellow will engage in applied research to develop and implement best practices for bird-friendly habitat on agricultural lands, especially in riparian areas and along shorelines. Open to a recent graduate with a bachelor’s degree in environmental studies, conservation, natural resources, or related field required; advanced degree a plus.
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Duration: 104 weeks
Seasonal: Full Year
Connecticut Sea Grant
Region: Northeast
Connecticut Sea Grant Undergraduate Research Fellowship Opportunity
The goal of the Connecticut Sea Grant (CTSG) Undergraduate Research Fellowship is to broaden participation of underrepresented/underserved students in marine and coastal professions by providing early career experience, training and mentorship to the next generation of scientists, decision makers, and marine industry professionals. Selected students will conduct independent research under the guidance of a Research Mentor. Open to undergraduate students enrolled at an accredited 2- or 4-year college or university located in Connecticut.
Category: Undergraduate
Duration: 10 weeks
Seasonal: Summer