Great Lakes Undergraduate Internship

The Great Lakes Undergraduate Internship offers undergraduate students the opportunity to contribute to addressing issues affecting coastal communities by combining social and environmental conservation science. Through this program, IISG’s interns will gain a greater understanding of and skills related to a variety of practices that can help lead to Lake Michigan coastal communities making more informed decisions about resource management and everyday activities. These paid internships may include research, communications, and/or outreach projects. They also offer professional development opportunities and may be in-person, remote, or hybrid, depending on the project. Applicants often have the opportunity to participate in professional activities (e.g., attending a conference) outside of their specific internship duties.

For full job descriptions, qualifications, and position locations for the upcoming summer, visit this link.

The application period for the 2025 Summer Intern cohort has now closed. Please check back in December 2025.

Community Engaged Internship Program

Sea Grant’s Community Engaged Internship (CEI) Program aims to broaden participation in coastal, ocean, Great Lakes, and marine sciences by offering training and mentorship—through paid internships—to undergraduate students who will become the next generation of scientists, decision makers, and citizens. The CEI program engages students in place-based research, extension, education, and/or communication and provides professional development opportunities.

For detailed information about current openings—including hourly pay, work locations, qualifications, and the application process—visit this link.

NOAA Scholarships

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), a federal government agency, has opportunities for undergraduate students to gain hands-on experience while pursuing research and educational training in NOAA-mission sciences.