Further your education by applying for Internships! Gain experience and explore a discipline or career that interests you. Check out the resources below to look for great places to start looking for internships and recently advertised opportunities.
List of internship opportunities offered by the School of Life Sciences' and departments within.
The National Science Foundation (NSF) funds a large number of research opportunities for undergraduate students through its REU Sites program. An REU Site consists of a group of ten or so undergraduates who work in the research programs of the host institution. Each student is associated with a specific research project, where he/she works closely with the faculty and other researchers. Students are granted stipends and, in many cases, assistance with housing and travel.
The University of Hawai‘i Space Grant Consortium (HSGC), as a participant in the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program, invites applicants for HSGC University Research Internships (HSGC URI) to support original research projects in the fields relevant to NASA's goals as defined in its current Strategic Plan. The program expands opportunities for U.S. citizens to participate in NASA's aeronautics and space programs by supporting and enhancing science and engineering education, research, and outreach programs.
NHSEMP strives to increase the advancement of underserved students in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). In particular, they reach out to Native Hawaiian, Polynesian, Alaska Native, and Native American pre-college, community college, undergraduate, and graduate students.
OPIHI is a program that surveys intertidal and coastal areas in Hawai‘i. You will work with scientists and other students to engage in the entire scientific process—from writing a proposal to collecting data to sharing your findings. You will participate in multiple projects focused on Hawai‘i’s intertidal and coastal systems. Past projects have included ecology-based work across O‘ahu on subjects such as invasive algal communities, coral recruitment dynamics, water quality mapping, feeding dynamics in fishponds, limu (algae) aquaculture, and crab population and baseline surveys.
The ICS Advising Team has created a google sheet with a list of internship opportunities.
For upperclassmen and alumni, if you would like to share an internship opportunity and have it posted on the list please let Kenny, the ICS major advisor, know via email.
Applications for the Fall 2025 Mānoa Political Internships are due on February 15th, at 11:59pm (HST) via the STAR Scholarship System! Check out the two early application orientations fore the semester ends on Wednesday, December 4th (4PM - 5PM) and Thursday, December 12 (5 PM-6 PM).
Are you passionate about protecting Hawai‘i’s marine animals and their ocean home? Apply now for the 1st Are you passionate about protecting Hawai‘i’s marine animals and their ocean home? This is your chance to make a real impact while gaining hands-on experience! As an HMAR intern, you'll work with Hawaiian monk seals, sea turtles, and seabirds, assisting with field responses, animal assessments, and interventions like rescues and rehabilitation at our HMAR Care Center. Dive into public outreach, educating the community about these incredible species and the importance of ocean health. Plus, you’ll help with critical tasks like data collection, hotline management, and coordinating field responders. The deadline to apply is on December 15th, 2024.
Interested in human, animal, and environmental health? The One Health Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Certificate Program at the University of Hawaiʻi is a 15-credit certificate that prepares students with the skills and knowledge to work collaboratively across disciplines to solve complex problems such as the health threats associated with climate change and the spread of infectious diseases by wild and domesticated animals, through contamination of food and water, and by insect vectors.
The 2024 Merck Chemistry Intern and CO-OP positions are now open! Join their program where exemplary students have the opportunity to work on meaningful assignments and gain real world experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
The City’s Department of Facility Maintenance (DFM), Storm Water Quality (SWQ) Division is
seeking applicants for this coming 2025 Summer Intern Program. This is a paid summer
internship lasting approximately 12 weeks. Deadline for application is January 15th, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 NOAA Coastal Management Fellowship. Graduate students who have completed or will complete their master’s, doctoral, or professional degrees between August 1, 2023, and July 31, 2025, are eligible to apply. This unique two-year fellowship provides postgraduate students with valuable on-the-job training in coastal resource management and policy, working with state agencies and nonprofit organizations on projects selected by NOAA. The fellowship offers a competitive salary, medical benefits, and travel reimbursement. Applications are due by January 24, 2025, and the program will begin in August 2025.
This program focuses on researching the evolution, ecology, and conservation of Hawaiʻi’s native land snails using methods like high-throughput sequencing and field ecology.
NOAA Ocean Exploration is excited to announce that the application for the 2025 Explorer-in-Training program is now open! The Explorer-in-Training program will feature two paid internship options: (a) 10-week, summertime opportunities and (b) 2-4 week expedition-based opportunities. Applications for the 10-week summer internship and the 2-4 week expedition-based ocean mapping internship will be accepted on a rolling basis, with a priority deadline of January 31, 2025.
Are you looking for ways to be inspired to pursue a career in the health professions? SHPEP is a free summer program aimed at enhancing access to resources for college students pursuing health professions. It focuses on improving academic skills and career development for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in the sciences. Applications are now open and close on February 5, 2025!
The VCU Diversity P.A.T.H.S. (Promoting Access To Health Sciences) is now accepting applications for their 2025 Summer Pathway Programs! The programs include 1) Summer Academic Enrichment Program (SAEP) and 2) Allied Health Career Exploration (AHCE). Join their Live Virtual Information Session with Q+A on Thursday, November 21 from 2-3PM (HST) to learn more information!
Applications are being accepted for the UMass Chan Medical School Summer Undergraduate Research Program, a ten-week, hands-on research experience in biomedical science. Participants will gain invaluable exposure to cutting-edge research in areas such as Cancer Biology, Immunology, Neuroscience, and Bioinformatics, all while working closely with faculty and mentors. Stipends, travel, and housing are provided, and opportunities to present research at national conferences will be available. Over 33% of past participants have pursued advanced degrees, making this program a pivotal step in a career in biomedical research. The deadline for applications is March 3, 2025.