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.
Fall 2025
7/23 – Hemlock Restoration Initiative AmeriCorps – NC
The Hemlock Restoration Initiative (HRI) is now accepting applications for an AmeriCorps Naturalist and Stewardship Associate through AmeriCorps Project Conserve (ACPC) for the 2025-26 service term.
AmeriCorps service with HRI provides an excellent opportunity to interact with the local environmental conservation and natural resources community, engage in impactful work with a great team of professionals and members of the public, and be out in the woods in special places in the Southern Appalachian mountain region of Western North Carolina.
ACPC members serve an 11-month term from October 1st, 2025 to August 31st, 2026 with a total service commitment of 1,700 hours. Compensation includes a $31,500 living stipend (split over the term), a $7,395 educational award, professional development opportunities, and additional benefits outlined on the Project Conserve website. This position is based out of HRI’s office in Asheville, NC.
The Naturalist and Stewardship (N&S) Associate will increase collective awareness and appreciation of hemlock trees’ pivotal role as foundation species by gaining an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the relationships between hemlocks, the environments in which they exist, and the other organisms they support, and then interpreting and documenting the details and nuances of those relationships using a variety of methods (short and long-form journalism, photography, video, illustration, etc.). These will be shared via digital and non-digital platforms, such as on our website, social media, newsletters, and as visual aids for in-person educational events. The HRI N&S Associate will reach out to, and connect with, other relevant conservation organizations that have specialized expertise about some of the associated organisms that co-exist with hemlocks in order to develop new ideas of how to convey the importance of hemlock restoration to the public in novel and engaging ways.
Additionally, the ACPC member will work with the HRI forestry crew to protect hemlock trees from the impacts of the hemlock woolly adelgid. This will primarily be accomplished using chemical and biological control methods, but occasionally will involve assisting with other hemlock restoration strategies as well. The member will work closely with HRI staff and forestry technicians in the field and office.
Primary duties may include:
- Recording and documenting the biodiversity of species in our Hemlock Conservation Areas (HCAs), and creating tools, such as interpretive training guides with talking points, that will inform and aid other HRI staff in their hemlock management and outreach activities.
- Increasing awareness of the value of hemlocks in natural and human communities through multimedia descriptions of the diverse benefits of hemlocks’ ecosystem services, including their role in mitigating climate change.
- Increasing awareness of the threats to hemlocks and related forest health, including pests, pathogens, and climatic factors.
- Assisting HRI forestry crew and agency partners to perform stand assessments and insecticide treatments to control HWA on federal and state public lands and conserved lands
- Maintaining equipment and data
To learn more about the position and how to apply, visit the HRI website: https://savehemlocksnc.org/americorps-2025/
Applications are due by August 4th, 2025. All questions can be directed to Olivia Hall with HRI at education@savehemlocksnc.org.
4/30 – YMCA Earth Service Corps – WA
YMCA Earth Service Corps in Seattle is hiring. A brief overview is below and a full position description is available at this link: https://www.campingandoutdoorleadership.org/earth-service-corps-1
Want to work over the school year with some amazing teenagers in the greater Seattle area? Want to inspire and support the next generation as they develop leadership skills to address the environmental challenges of our time? Want to develop your own professional skills? Check out the YMCA Earth Service Corps (YESC) Program Instructor position!
- Position Description is here and application link is here.
- This is an AmeriCorps position from Sept. 2, 2025 -July 15, 2026.
- Benefits include a living stipend of $2,438.10 – 2,548 per month, a $7,395 Education Award, student loan forbearance and payment of interest that accrues, health insurance, and more!
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until July 1st.
- Applicants must be 21 and US Citizens to qualify for this AmeriCorps position. Learn more about AmeriCorps here.
- Want to learn more? Contact YESC Director Chelsey Wheeler at cwheeler@seattleymca.org or 206-466-1048.
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.
Conservation Internships through MANO
MANO (My Access to Network Opportunities) Project, an initiative of Hispanic Access Foundation, builds and develops young leaders of color who share a passion for serving and strengthening their communities. We partner with federal land management agencies (U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and many more!) to offer robust and hands-on internship and fellowship opportunities for those pursuing college degrees (undergraduate and graduate) or recently graduated individuals. All of our internships and fellowships are rooted in supporting the Conservation of our Natural Resources through diverse STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) positions.
Apply for Internships through MANO
New internship opportunities open on a rolling basis so we encourage you to visit our page on a monthly basis. If you see a position is open past the end date, it is still accepting applicants and you are encouraged to apply.
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: