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
Memphis Zoo’s Department of Conservation & Research is offering 12-week internships in conservation biology. The position is available for upper-level undergraduate students and students 1-2 years post-college. This internship offers unique research experiences in a zoo setting working with scientists conducting on-the-ground conservation projects locally in the Greater Memphis Area and broadly in Southeastern US. The position will provide valuable hands-on training in wildlife conservation and research, experimental design, data analysis, scientific writing, animal husbandry, public outreach, and science communication.
Essential Dates:
- This is a 12-week internship.
- Rate: $12.10 USD per hour
- Shared housing available
- Completed applications are due April 20, 2026.
- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position may be filled before the posting closes.
- Anticipated start date for position is June 8, 2026.
Project Objectives:
- Contribute to a new urban wildlife camera trapping project, supporting data collection and monitoring efforts.
- Assist with Memphis Zoo’s flagship dusky gopher frog conservation program, gaining hands-on experience in species conservation.
- Engage with researchers and external collaborators from Arkansas State University, Rhodes College, and other regional academic institutions. Please visit sheilapoo.com to learn more about the research conducted.
- Support additional conservation and research initiatives led by Dr. Sabol and Dr. Poo throughout the summer.
Minimum Education and Experience:
- Must be an upper-level undergraduate student OR a 1-2 years post college student.
- Previous research experience in biology, ecology, or related fields.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, zoology, ecology, animal behavior, or related fields.
- Prior research experience with amphibians and/or reptiles.
- Prior field research experience.
- Experience with data analysis and scientific writing.
- Interest in pursuing graduate school or careers in ecology, herpetology, conservation, or related professions.
Reporting Structure: Reports to Postdoctoral Researcher, Dr. Anne Sabol.
Paid Housing: Free housing may be provided in the Memphis Zoo’s condominium located 1.5 miles from the zoo. The 2 bedrooms/2 baths furnished condominium with washer/dryer/dishwasher houses up to 4 people/bedroom (bedrooms shared with a same-sex roommates).
Application Requirements:
- Cover letter, with earliest available start date explicitly stated (2 page max)
- CV
- Unofficial college transcript.
- Three professional or academic contact references.
- All above files should be submitted in a single PDF with the file name “UEH INT SUM 26_LAST NAME” and uploaded under “Documents” through the online Job application portal.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
For additional questions, please contact Dr. Anne Sabol at asabol@memphiszoo.org
How to Apply:
Applications should be submitted via the Memphis Zoo Careers page. Please note that any other application submissions will not be considered. www.memphiszoo.org/careers.
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
3/10 – 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: