{"id":35,"date":"2025-02-10T18:51:43","date_gmt":"2025-02-10T18:51:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/site.uvm.edu\/biologicalscience\/?page_id=35"},"modified":"2026-07-14T15:52:27","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T15:52:27","slug":"reu-programs-and-paid-internships","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/site.uvm.edu\/biologicalscience\/reu-programs-and-paid-internships\/","title":{"rendered":"REU Programs and Paid Internships"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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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<\/a> by topic and location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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)<\/a>, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences (CALS)<\/a>, Rubenstein School for the Environment & Natural Resources (RSENR)<\/a>.  CAS\u2019s Summer Internship Scholarship Program<\/a> can provide students with up to $3,000 to help cover their food, rent, transportation, and\/or other living expenses while doing an internship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Year-round Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Conservation Corps – Various US<\/summary>
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Conservation Corps work all over the U.S. on projects ranging in focus from Ecology to History: Conservation Legacy<\/a> and Corps Network<\/a>.  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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Open Positions<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Catalog of Biomedical Research Internships<\/summary>
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Biomedical Research Internships Resources (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The Student Conservation Association – various US<\/summary>
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Paid internships all around the country, ranging from 3 to 12 months, most with housing provided and an AmeriCorps Education award upon completion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is the largest provider of hands-on environmental conservation programs for youth and adults<\/a>. 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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

US Government Agency Internships<\/summary>
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For students and faculty in search of internships with government laboratories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n