Coastal, Ocean, and Marine Enterprise Inclusion and Network-building
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Maine Sea Grant, NOAA Northeast Fisheries Science Center
Region: Northeast
Maine Sea Grant Internship
The Maine Sea Grant Internship program provides opportunities for undergraduates to gain experience in the field of fisheries. Enrolled or accepted in a degree-granting or certificate program from an accredited institution and enrolled at least half time (6 credits or more) in the Fall semester.
Category: Other
Duration: 13 weeks
Seasonal: Summer
Sea Research Foundation, NSF
Region: Northeast
REU: Investigating the Consequences of Global Change on Marine Animals and their Ecosystems
With us, you will gain access to both Aquarium and University resources and expertise. In addition to the focus on cutting-edge marine research, we also give our students extensive training in professional development, teamwork and a true view into the world of research. Open to continuing undergraduate students.
Category: Undergraduate
Duration: 10 weeks
Seasonal: Summer
The University of Chicago Marine Biological Laboratory, NSF
Region: Northeast
REU: Biological Discovery in Woods Hole
The Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) supports undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing careers in the life sciences through the National Science Foundation, Research Experience for Undergraduates (NSF REU) program. The Biological Discovery in Woods Hole program matches students with faculty member and laboratory at MBL where the student fully participates in all laboratory exercises and activities. The program provides a stipend and room and board for the duration of the program. Students from small colleges or from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.
Category: Undergraduate
Duration: 10 weeks
Seasonal: Summer
Gulf of Maine Research Institute, NSF
Region: Northeast
REU: Integrated Studies in a Rapidly Warming Fishery Ecosystem
The REU facilitates independent, student-led research projects that contribute to our understanding of the Gulf of Maine ecosystem. Provide an authentic, inclusive summer research experience for a diverse range of undergraduate students. Open to undergraduates at 2-4 year institution already completed at least one year of study.
https://www.gmri.org/projects/research-experience-undergraduates/
Category: Undergraduate
Duration: 10 weeks
Seasonal: Summer
Columbia University, NSF
Region: Northeast
REU: Analyzing Global Databases
A hands-on research project under the supervision of a Columbia-affiliated scientists and opportunities to discuss science with both experts and peers. Undergraduate students in junior or sophomore year with majors in earth science, environmental science, biology, chemistry, physics, math, or engineering are eligible.
https://www.ldeo.columbia.edu/education/programs/summer-internship/lamont-summer-intern-program
Category: Undergraduate
Duration: 10 weeks
Seasonal: Summer
Bigelow, NSF
Region: Northeast
REU: Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences
REU students are immersed in the Bigelow community and participate in seminars, field trips, Laboratory outreach programs, social events, and more. Each student in the program is paired with a Bigelow Laboratory scientist based on mutual research interests. Open to undergraduate students with basic biology and earth science knowledge.
Category: Undergraduate
Duration: 10 weeks
Seasonal: Summer
Oregon Sea Grant
Region: Pacific
Oregon Applied Sustainability Experience
The selected student is matched with an Oregon business to create sustainability solutions for industry practices. Project topics include energy or water audits, toxics reduction, green chemistry, and life cycle assessment. Open to any college student in Oregon with junior or senior standing, or attaining graduate or advanced undergraduate training.
Category: Undergraduate
Duration: 10 weeks
Seasonal: Summer
Oregon Sea Grant
Region: Pacific
Oregon Sea Grant Summer Scholars
Provides a diversity of students with hands-on experience under the mentorship of a career professional. Scholars can assist host agencies with field work, lab work, analyses, research, policy development, and outreach and public engagement efforts. Open to undergraduate students who are currently enrolled.
https://seagrant.oregonstate.edu/fellowships/summer-scholars
Category: Undergraduate
Duration: 10 weeks
Seasonal: Summer
University of Hawaii, Sea Grant
Region: Pacific
Peter J. Rappa Sustainable Coastal Development Fellowship
The Rappa Fellows will further their knowledge and understanding of sustainable coastal communities through research, extension, and community-based education in topics of coastal smart growth and community planning and their integration with hazard mitigation and climate change adaptation as well as cultural and traditional knowledge of Hawai’i. Full time undergraduates or graduate students currently enrolled in an accredited university or community college are eligible to apply for the Rappa Fellowship.
Category: Other
Duration: 8 weeks
Seasonal: Summer
University of Hawaii at Manoa, NSF
Region: Pacific
REU: Environmental Biology for Pacific Islanders
Each intern is introduced to the broader range of issues and opportunities available in their mentor’s lab via the initial orientation series, and then she/he will begin work with her/his chosen mentor to select an individual research project. Open to continuing undergraduate students and/or those seeking graduates degrees.
Category: Undergraduate
Duration: 10 weeks
Seasonal: Summer
University of Hawaii at Manoa, NSF
Region: Pacific
REU: Earth Science on Volcanic Islands
Opportunity to engage in independent research with scientist mentors at the University of Hawai’i at M_noa, participate in field trips, and a short marine expedition on a research vessel. Applicants must be continuing undergraduates leading to bachelor’s or associates degree.
Category: Undergraduate
Duration: 9 weeks
Seasonal: Summer
Cooperative Institute for Climate, Ocean, and Ecosystem Sciences (CICOES)
Region: Pacific Northwest and Alaska
Cooperative Institute for Climate, Ocean, and Ecosystem Sciences Research Internship
As a Cooperative Institute for Climate, Ocean, and Ecosystem Sciences Research inter, students work closely with a mentor, often within the context of a research team, to conduct a research project related to their specific interests. Depending on the project, the summer interns may involve hands-on experience in the field or laboratory, or both. Open to current undergraduate student who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States. Participants must be returning to an undergraduate program after their summer with CICOES.
Category:
Duration: 9 weeks
Seasonal: Summer
University of Alaska Fairbanks, NSF
Region: Pacific Northwest and Alaska
REU: Alaska Native
The Northern Gulf of Alaska Long Term Ecological Research (NGA LTER) project supports Alaska Native undergraduate students and offers an opportunity to participate in interdisciplinary projects oceanographic research. The REU programs is open to Alaska native undergraduate student.
Category: Undergraduate
Duration: 12 weeks
Seasonal: Other
University of Alaska Fairbanks, NSF
Region: Pacific Northwest and Alaska
REU: Northern Gulf of Alaska Long Term Ecological Research
The Northern Gulf of Alaska (NGA) Long Term Ecological Research REU programs is open to undergraduate students who are interested in interdisciplinary oceanographic research. The research team investigates the features, mechanisms, and processes that support NGA ecosystem production and foster its resilience. Scientists conduct field work, including ship-based experiments, run computer models of the ocean, and communicate findings to students and the public through education and outreach partners. Open to undergraduate students at 2-4 year institution with interest in STEM.
Category: Undergraduate
Duration: 12 weeks
Seasonal: Summer
Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego, NSF
Region: Pacific Northwest and Alaska
REU: Scripps Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship
Script’s 10-week summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) is designed to engage students in diverse and exciting earth, ocean and atmospheric sciences research at a world-renowned institution. Open to continuing undergraduates at 2-4 year institution.
Category: Undergraduate
Duration: 10 weeks
Seasonal: Summer