Oceanography

2023 Summer Internship at UC San Diego/Scripps Institution of Oceanography/Marine Physical Laboratory

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The University of California San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Marine Physical Laboratory is offering a summer internship program for those considering applying to graduate school and are interested in a career path of oceanography or contemplating a career in scientific research and development. First, second, or third year undergraduate students majoring in oceanography, applied mathematics, engineering, physics, chemistry, biology, geology, and related majors are encouraged to apply.

This is a 10-week internship and allows students to work with some of the most notable scientists in the world and learn about marine science and technology while earning a modest salary. Interns will be working 40 hours per week at a salary of $16.30/hour and includes a $6,000 (taxable) stipend.

The application deadline is 4 P.M. Pacific time on January 13, 2023. Applicants may be notified as early as February and all applicants will have been notified by the end of April.

Visit here to complete the application online. A flyer containing information about the program can be found here. Any questions can be sent to mpl-internship@ucsd.edu.

Summer REU Program in Marine Science

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Applications are open for the Marine Sciences Summer Program at the University of Delaware. This program is for undergraduate students in STEM. Under the guidance of a faculty mentor, interns work in a research-intensive atmosphere on a topic in chemical, physical, or biological oceanography or marine biology/geology/ biogeochemistry. Interns will also have the chance to present reports at the end of the program.

This summer program is 10 weeks and will run from Monday, June 6 to Friday, August 12.

This program includes

  • Opportunities to conduct guided research on marine science, weekly research seminars, professional development presentations, and field trips to nearby coastal marine systems
  • A free housing complex for interns with a washer, dryer, AC, and Wi-Fi
  • $6, 500 stipend and travel assistance

The application can be found here and more information can be found here. Applications are due by February 11, 2022.

With any further questions, you can contact this email: jyork@udel.edu.

Marine Physical Laboratory Summer Internship

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The Scripps Institution of Oceanography has opened applications for their Summer ’22 Internships. This is a 10 week research program in the fields of marine science and technology at Scripp’s Marine Physical Laboratory. This is a paid internship for undergraduate students currently majoring in physics, applied mathematics, chemistry, biology, engineering, geology and related majors. There are a variety of research areas offered such as:

  • Physical Oceanography
  • Population and Community Ecology
  • Acoustics and Infrasound
  • Ocean-Atmosphere interactions

This program will be based in La Jolla, California, beginning in June of 2022.

Applications are due at 4pm Pacific time on January 14, 2022.

More information can be found at their website, including eligibility and the application process, here.

Additional questions can be sent via email.

University of Delaware 2021 REU Program in Marine Science

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Applications are now being accepted for the Summer REU Program in Marine Science at the University of Delaware, an NSF-Funded Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program.

Interns will work with faculty in a research-intensive setting on a research topic in chemical, physical, or biological oceanography, marine biology or marine geology. In addition to hands-on research experience, student support includes a $6,400 stipend, campus housing, and travel assistance.

Supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation’s Division of Ocean Sciences, this REU program supports ten undergraduate students to conduct research in marine science. The program will take place at the University of Delaware’s Hugh R. Sharp campus in the beach community of Lewes, located on the shores of the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean.

More information and the application can be found on the UD website. You may also be interested to hear directly from former interns, or see one of the program field trips on the R/V Daiber on the Delaware Bay.

The deadline to apply is Friday, February 12, 2021.

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Scripps Institution of Oceanography Internship

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The Marine Physical Laboratory (MPL) at the world renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego, in La Jolla, California is offering a ten-week summer internship opportunity. This internship program is a great opportunity for inquisitive and motivated undergraduate students with exceptional aptitude for quantitative science to work with some of the most notable scientists in the world while earning $14/hour. In addition to their research, students will attend weekly seminars given by members of their faculty and scientific staff and others.

Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents currently enrolled in their first, second, or third year of undergraduate status. Senior year undergrads, former MPL interns and high school applicants are not eligible.

More information about the program, intern research, and intern feedback can be found on Scripps’ website.

The online application must be submitted by January 18, 2019 at 4pm.

Want to jump start your search for the right research program? Check out this listing of programs that have recently reached out to CBC students.

Scripps Institution of Oceanography Internship

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The Marine Physical Laboratory at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego, in La Jolla, California is offering a ten-week summer internship opportunity. This internship program is a great opportunity for inquisitive and motivated undergraduate students with exceptional aptitude for quantitative science to work with some of the most notable scientists in the world while earning $14/hour. In addition to their research, students will attend weekly seminars given by members of their faculty and scientific staff.

Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents currently enrolled in their first, second, or third year of undergraduate status. Senior year undergrads, former MPL interns and high school applicants are not eligible.

More information about the program, intern research, and intern feedback can be found on Scripps’ website.

The online application must be submitted by February 16, 2018.


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SURI: UCSD/Scripps Institution of Oceanography/Marine Physical Laboratory

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The application deadline is February 26.

The Marine Physical Laboratory at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography is seeking undergraduate students for the MPL Summer Internship Program.

Undergraduates in applied mathematics, engineering, physics, chemistry, biology, or geology are welcome to apply.

The internship is ten-weeks long and will allow students to work with scientists and learn about marine science and technology while also earning a salary.

For more information and to apply, click here.

Want to jump start your search for the right program? Check out this listing  of programs that have recently reached out to CBC students.