These are established programs that provide paid opportunities to conduct biologically-related research, and typically involve an individual research project. They are listed in chronological order by posting date. You can also browse the National Science Foundation REU Programs by topic and location.
UVM students can earn credits for qualifying internship experiences, whether during the academic year or in Summer. These are organized through a student’s college or department: College of Arts & Sciences (CAS), College of Agriculture & Life Sciences (CALS), Rubenstein School for the Environment & Natural Resources (RSENR). CAS’s Summer Internship Scholarship Program can provide students with up to $3,000 to help cover their food, rent, transportation, and/or other living expenses while doing an internship.
Summer 2026
4/2 – Fieldwork intern with Intervale Center & Burlington Wildways – VT
Summer intern program for 2 students interested in fieldwork, restoration, and native plants. June – August 2026. Details of the position are attached, and the deadline to apply is April 27. If you have questions, you can contact Dr. Laura Hill.
3/25 – REU Opportunity Remote Sensing of Ash Tree Health – IN
The Swenson Lab (www.swensonlab.com) at the University of Notre Dame has an open research experience for undergraduates position. The undergraduate student will work with Ph.D. student Alex Cox on a project investigating the responses of ash trees to emerald ash borer at the University of Notre Dame Environmental Research Center (UNDERC)(https://underc.nd.edu) in northern Wisconsin. The student will learn how to measure leaf-level physiology and how to collect and analyze Lidar and multispectral data and they will present their findings at the end of summer in the annual UNDERC undergraduate symposium at the field station..
The position would occur at the UNDERC site, would require routine field work and would last 10 weeks beginning late May. The student will receive a $6000 stipend, free housing and an allowance covering travel to and from the site.
Consideration of applications will begin immediately and interested individuals should send a brief (1-2 paragraph) statement of interests and a resume/CV to Alex Cox: acox22@nd.edu
3/18 – OSU REU Internship Opportunities: Post-Fire Stream Impacts – OR
Hello! The Segura Watershed Processes Lab is hiring for two REU interns for this summer. This position has been posted on the HJA website, under News and Events. I have also included a summary below:
Title: Research Experience for Undergraduates in post-fire impacts on streamflow and riparian zones
Position period: June 18 – August 27 , 2026
Location: H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest, Blue River, Oregon and Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon
Description of project: This research project is supported by the National Science Foundation’s Long-Term Ecological Research grant at the H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest and is led by the Segura Watershed Processes Lab at Oregon State University (https://people.forestry.oregonstate.edu/catalina-segura/). The study will build on the active work of this group to understand how post-fire effects on the landscape influence streamflow through canopy cover, nutrient availability, vegetation shifts, and groundwater flow. The goal is to understand fire influences on summer streamflow instream nutrient concentrations and isotope variability. We will take water samples from 12 stream locations in the study area weekly during the REU term to study nutrient concentration as well as water stable isotope analysis. This data will inform a research project developed with the student(s) to answer a research question regarding fire impacts on riparian areas. We will also participate in three other research projects while in the field, such as a fish survey, large wood survey, and synoptic sampling campaign along stream mainstems. In all, this will provide opportunities to see a wide breadth of forest hydrology research.
Position requirements: Applicants should have a valid driver’s license, the ability to carry a heavy pack (40+ lb) for moderate distances (5+ mi) over uneven, mountainous terrain, and be comfortable spending long days on their feet in the field. The position will involve working early mornings and in hot, dry weather. Applicants should have a strong work ethic, be self-motivated, and comfortable with working in remote areas. Being a team player is necessary for the group work/living situation. The ability to adapt to a variable work schedule is also necessary. Our streams are on steep mountain slopes and reaching them sometimes means climbing down hillslopes and through thick undergrowth. Eligibility is limited to currently enrolled undergraduates that have a graduate date no sooner than fall 2026. All applicants must be U.S. Citizens or permanent residents. Women, underrepresented minorities, and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply. We strongly recommend the student have a personal vehicle to use during their time in Oregon.
To apply: Please prepare and submit a 1 page resume, transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) and 2 professional references (names, phone number, and email address) to this google form. The form will also request the following information:
- Basic education information
- Statement of Interest: Briefly describe your post-graduate plans and career goals, and specify your reasons for wanting to participate in this internship program (300 words max)
- Data Analysis Experience
- Natural Resources Skills and Experience (field, research, professional, etc.): Explain any past experiences or specialized skills that may be relevant to this project, such as field or lab experience, equipment or software you have used, etc. (example: experience from coursework, individual study projects) (300 words max)
Only complete applications will be considered. Review of applications will start March 30th, 2026 and continue until suitable candidates are identified.
3/10 – UVM summer internships in maple science – VT
Looking for two interns to work with us on maple-related opportunities this summer. Both positions will be involved in some lab work and continue the biodiversity monitoring in the sugarbush we started last year. They will work in collaboration with the National Audubon Society and the summer cohort of future foresters at the Smokey House Center. We offer $4500 stipends for our interns.
1/29 – RMBL Summer REU/Undergrad/Post-bac Research Opportunity – CO
The application portal is now OPEN for the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory (RMBL) summer session! Click on “STUDENTS” at www.rmbl.org. Priority deadline was February 13, 2026, but applications are accepted until all positions are filled.
RMBL summer program is a full-time 10-week independent research program at a world-class biological field station located at 9,500 feet in the Rocky Mountains. All students (undergraduate or post-baccalaureate) participate in an intensive scientific research experience, designing and completing a project under the direction of a RMBL scientist mentor. Students in the RMBL program gain skills in scientific research including ethics and integrity in research, experimental design, GPS/GIS and the use of field equipment and methods, scientific communication, data and graphical analyses, and science career advancement. Students are an integral component of the RMBL community and are immersed in a broad range of scientific, recreational, and artistic opportunities while they live onsite at RMBL.
If needed, Financial Aid is available in the form of REU awards and RMBL full and partial scholarships. All interested students are encouraged to apply! For more information go to www.rmbl.org
Fall 2026
3/4 – REU Program at Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences
FULLY FUNDED RESEARCH INTERNSHIPS FOR U.S. UNDERGRADUATES IN BERMUDA
The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (ASU BIOS), a unit of the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory at Arizona State University, has funding from the National Science Foundation, (NSF Award number OCE-2349130), for the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program to support undergraduate researchers during the fall semester 2026 (program starts August 24, ends November 13).
An REU internship at ASU BIOS is a great way to gain the experience necessary to embark on graduate studies or careers in science. Participants will conduct research projects under the expert mentorship of BIOS scientists. Throughout the 12-week program, participants will give oral and virtual poster presentations that outline their research topic, experimental methods and results and attend a series of professional development workshops and seminars hosted by faculty members. In addition, they will provide a project report at the end of the program. Schedule and weather permitting, all participants will be offered an exciting opportunity to join an oceanographic research cruise aboard R/V Atlantic Explorer. Theywill also have the option to enjoy field and boat excursions to learn about Bermuda’s history, flora and fauna.
Funding includes roundtrip air travel (from and to the U.S.), campus accommodation and meals and a competitive stipend. Participants are solely responsible for their own medical/travel insurance.
Further information, including available research projects and a link to the online application form, can be found here: https://bios.asu.edu/education/nsf-reu
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, over 18 years of age and enrolled in a program of undergraduate study immediately before and after the program dates. Applicants are ineligible if they have participated in a prior NSF-funded REU in Ocean Sciences.
Undergraduates from underrepresented groups or who are attending colleges or universities with limited STEM research opportunities are particularly encouraged to apply.
Application deadline is May 31, 2026
Questions? Contact us at bios.education@bios.asu.edu
Year-round Opportunities
Conservation Corps – Various US
Conservation Corps work all over the U.S. on projects ranging in focus from Ecology to History: Conservation Legacy and Corps Network. You can serve on a crew with other young(er) folks, or be placed individually. Most positions will come with an AmeriCorps stipend, education award, and other benefits.
Catalog of Biomedical Research Internships
The Student Conservation Association – various US
Paid internships all around the country, ranging from 3 to 12 months, most with housing provided and an AmeriCorps Education award upon completion.
The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is the largest provider of hands-on environmental conservation programs for youth and adults. Our program participants protect and restore national parks, marine sanctuaries, cultural landmarks and community green spaces across the country. After working with the SCA, program participants emerge with increased environmental awareness, social responsibility and leadership skills.
US Government Agency Internships
For students and faculty in search of internships with government laboratories:
Pharmacology Internship – PA/NC/MA/CT
Summer and school-year internships with GSK, a science-led global healthcare and pharmaceutical company: