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MBARI’s Summer Internship Program provides an opportunity for talented college students (undergraduate and graduate) and educators to work directly with MBARI scientists, engineers, and communicators. Apply now!
Opportunity Details
MBARI’s state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, including research vessels, remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), offer educators and students unique opportunities to collaborate on advanced research and development projects. The program immerses interns in collaborative teams as they learn innovative research and engineering techniques and improve communication skills. Each intern will have an MBARI mentor who will supervise a specific project for a 10-week duration. Interns also serve as peer-mentors to each other. There is a stipend (2024 stipend was $20/hour) and the program is full-time. MBARI will try and assist with housing for those interns coming from out of the area.
Interns must be at least 18 years of age when the program starts and international applicants are eligible but must be able to secure a work visa if accepted (visa costs and international travel are not supported by MBARI). Students (undergraduate or graduate) are eligible as are those that have graduated but are planning on continuing onto graduate school. Educators at all levels are eligible.
Applications must be received by 0800 hours PST (8:00 a.m. in Pacific time zone) on February 28, 2025 to be considered. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Please submit your cover letter, curriculum vitae or resume, and your letter of recommendation to [email protected] (pdf format preferred). All files should include your name in the filename.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit (pdf format is preferred for all documents):
Clearly identifying a specific research interest/area via the project opportunities is an essential part of the application process. Additional projects may be added so please check this page prior to submitting your internship application. Please contact George Matsumoto if you have any questions. Links to the mentors’ home pages have been provided (when available) so that you can learn more about the various mentors, please DO NOT contact the mentor directly.
SUBMIT YOUR ONLINE SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION FORM HERE
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