• Biology
• Chemistry
• Environmental/Conservation & Wildlife
• Geography
• Math & Computer Science
• All Sciences

Biology Internships-  Back to top

• (The) Academy of Natural Sciences - Opportunities for undergraduates to obtain research experience in preparation for graduate school in the biological sciences.
• American Zoo and Aquarium Association - Find all zoos and aquariums in US and internship listings.
• Marine Sciences and Oceanography Summer Internship Opportunities
• National Science Foundation - Research Experiences for Undergraduates
• Orion Grassroots Network - Jobs and internships
• People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) - Intern at PETA
• Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research - National Institute of Health (NIH)
• The summer Undergraduate Research Program (URP) at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory -Approximately 20-25 students are accepted to the 10-week program each summer. Students work with Laboratory staff in the areas of cancer biology, neurobiology, plant biology, cell biology, genetics, molecular and structural biology, or computational biology.
• The National Zoo -Amphibian Research and Husbandry Internship, Animal Management—Bird Area Internship, Primate Behavior Internship, Small Mammal House Enrichment Internship.
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Chemistry Internships-  Back to top

• Chemistry Internet Resources for Research Undergraduate Students - Summer programs
• Environmental Chemistry Internships - at the Great Lakes
• National Science Foundation - Research Experiences for Undergraduates
• Pfizer Global Research and Development Division of Pfizer, Inc. sponsors summer research fellowships for undergraduate chemistry majors
• Internship Programs in Chemistry, From the American Chemical Society.

Environmental, Conservation & Wildlife Internships-  Back to top

• Aprovecho-  Aprovecho Research Center, hands-on programs in organic gardening, appropriate alternative technologies, and sustainable forestry.  Ten-Week Long Internship in Sustainable Living Skills.
• The Chesapeake Bay Foundation- Search for internships MANY opportunities.  CBF is the nation’s leading regional environmental organization and the largest, independent conservation organization working to improve the health and productivity of the Chesapeake Bay.  Applicant must be a college student, or recent college graduate.  Background in biology, ecology, education, marine science, or liberal arts helpful but not required.
• Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve-Internship Opportunities.
• Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge- Intern and Seasonal Employment Opportunities in VA
•  Chicagoland Environmental Network -Jobs and internships
• Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve-Biology, geography and environmental.
• Department of Texas A&M - Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences Internship Board
• Eco.org-The Environmental Careers Organization (ECO) is a national, non-profit organization that develops professionals for the environmental field through paid environmental internships that provide highly professional, on-the-job learning experiences for bachelor's students and recent graduates.
• Environmental Internship Page-Extensive links to environmental internships.
• Environmental Protection Agency - EPA-Internships
• Forestry Internships-From Fire Science Online.
• Global Impact -Internships. An organization dedicated to helping the poorest people on earth.
• Global Vision International-Formed in 1998 GVI sends over 1500 Volunteers away every year to aid-reliant projects worldwide.
• The Maryland Sierra Club offers many internship and volunteer opportunities.
• National Aquarium in Baltimore-Internships
• National Park Service Internships-NPS
• National Science Foundation-Research Experiences for Undergraduates
• National Wildlife Federation-Internships
• NJ Audubon Society  Internships-Fostering environmental awareness and a conservation ethic while preserving wildlife and natural systems.
• Ocean Mammal Institute-SCIENCE PROTECTING NATURE, EDUCATION EMBRACING THE EARTH.
  RESEARCH INTERNSHIP.
• Orion Grassroots Network
• Ornithological Societies of North America-Ornithology Internship page
• Patuxent Wildlife Research Center-Often list Volunteer internships.
• Pickering Creek Audubon Refuge-Fall and spring and summer internships available for education and science students in Easton, MD.
• Sierra Club Internship Opportunities: Washington, DC Legislative Office
• Student Conservation Association (SCA)-The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is America's largest and oldest provider of national and community conservation service opportunities, outdoor education and career training for youth by service in national parks, forests, refuges, and urban areas in all 50 states.Over 400 listed.
• Smithsonian Environmental Research Center's (SERC) Internship Program
• Smithsonian National Zoological Park-Conservation and Research Center (CRC) is a 3,200-acre facility located in Front Royal, Virginia.
• Upton Ecological Research Reserve. Become an intern in field ecology and conservation.
• USDA Forestry Service-The Forest Service mission is captured by the phrase "Caring for the Land and Serving People." Student programs and opportunities.
• Wetlands Institute In Stone Harbor, NJ.  Promotes the conservation and preservation of coastal ecosystems by providing a fun and educational experience for families, school groups and vacationers of all ages.  An extensive array of educational and internship programs available throughout the year.
• (The) Wintergreen Nature Foundation Internships- The Nature Foundation's summer internships provide exciting learning opportunities for students. This program offers a highly motivating experience for undergraduates as they complete their requirements and begin to consider graduate school possibilities.

Geography Internships-  Back to top

• AGI Geoscience & Public Policy Internships
• Carnegie Institution of Washington - The Geophysical Laboratory and the Department of Terrestrial Magnetism sponsor the Summer Intern Program in Geoscience for undergraduate science majors.
• The Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology - Summer undergraduate internship.  IRIS is a university research consortium dedicated to exploring the Earth's interior through the collection and distribution of seismographic data.
• National Science Foundation - Research Experiences for Undergraduates
• National Geo-Spatial Intelligence Agency internship link
• Orion Grassroots Network
• Union of Concerned Scientists - Internships in energy, global resources and transportation.
• The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) offers diverse employment opportunities for students in biology, hydrology, computer science, cartography, geology, administration, and many other fields.

Employers That Utilize GID Interns:

Aerotek E&E
Booze Allen Hamilton
CACI
CALIBRE
Central Intelligence Agency
City of Alexandria
Computer Sciences Corporation
Conservation International
Dewberry
Eastern Research Group
ESRI
Fairfax County
Fugro EarthData
General Dynamics Information Technology
GeoEye
Great Circle Tech
Greeley and Hansen
Greenhorne & O’Mara
Institute for Defense Analyses
ITT Aerospace Controls
L-3 Global Security
Loudon County
ManTech International
MDA Federal
Michael Baker Jr. Corporation
Microdesk
Montgomery County
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
National Security Agency
Nature Serve
Northrop Grumman
Plexus Scientific Corporation
Prince Georges County
Raytheon
SAIC
SPARTA, Inc.
SPOT Image Corporation
Tetra Tech
The Boeing Corporation
The MITRE Corporation
Think Energy Group
Trilogy Technical Services

 Annapolis and Other Cities, MD:

• Anne Arundel County

• Chesapeake Bay Foundation (from the agency’s website): The Chesapeake Bay Foundation takes pride in offering hands-on, challenging, and rewarding internships to students with a passion for the environment and our mission.

Washington DC:

• AGI Geosciences & Public Policy Internships- summer and semester internship opportunities for geoscience students (undergraduates and Masters students) with an interest in public policy and in how Washington impacts the geosciences community
• Amnesty International
• Association of American Geographers-Occasionally hires interns in downtown DC.  Helps with web site production, publicity, and geographic education.
• Bureau of Land Management- The BLM’s Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) places college students in paid, career-track internship positions.
• Central Intelligence Agency- Opportunities exist for many aspects of geography. Apply early as the security clearance takes several months.
• Chesapeake Bay Foundation- Internships in DC, Annapolis, VA, etc.
• Environmental Careers Organization- a search engine for placement in various federal government offices (USGS, EPA, NOAA, etc.) often in the Washington DC metro area.
• Environmental Protection Agency Internships
• Federal Internship Directory- Easy to use and select city and state.
• Federal Jobs Network-Listing in various states and career areas
• National Council for Science and the Environment- (NCEC) a non-profit organization listing of environmentally focused internships around the U.S. This site has a very nice search function. This function searches not only key U.S. Government offices but also many other non-profit organizations.
• National Geographic
• National Security Agency: Offers many opportunities in the computer science, mathematics, and statistical realm.
• National Weather Service Meteorological Development Lab: Opportunities to explore and learn about the weather.
• Preserve Net- Internships in DC
• Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)
• SimplyHired
• Smithsonian Opportunities for Research and Study: competitive opportunities in Washington D.C.'s many museums for students - some limited applications to geography.
• USAJobs
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Some opportunities for undergraduates to apply for positions in the physical sciences.
• U.S. Census Bureau: Has numerous opportunities for geographers, cartographers, and GIS specialists.
• US Geological Survey
• U.S. State Department: for those students desiring an extraordinary internship experience in the service of the United States.

Math & Computer Science Internships-  Back to top

• American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)-ENTRY POINT! is a program of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) offering Outstanding Internship Opportunities for Students with Disabilities in Science, Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer Science.
• Association for Computing Machinery. ACM delivers resources that advance computing as a science and a profession.  This page of Internship links strictly relevant to the Information Technology (IT) student: Computer Science Internships, MIS Internships, BIS Internships, etc.
• American Statistical Association-Also look here
• AT&T Labs Summer Internship Program
• Life Actuarial Summer Internship Program at Allstate
• Biostatistics Internship Program-at Mayo Clinic in Rochester
• Dice-Listing 80,000 tech jobs and internships. Search using the word "internship".
• ETS-Educational research, Assessment , Learning technology.
• The Extreme Blue™ program is IBM's premier internship for top-notch students pursuing software development and MBA degrees.
• Microsoft Jobs/Internships Page
• National Security Agency internship link
• Research Experience for Undergraduates Summer Programs-from the American Mathematical Society.
• The Rice University Summer Institute of Statistics (RUSIS) will train and mentor 12 selected junior and senior underrepresented minority students, and students with no easy access to a career experience at their institution. RUSIS can only accept US citizens or permanent residents. The underlying motivation for the Institute is the fundamental interest in attracting more underrepresented minority students into graduate work in the Mathematical and Statistical Sciences, and facilitating their transition into research work.
• Statistics Internships Abroad
• Texas Instruments Student Page -A variety of opportunities.
• The Washington Center for Internships-Full-time internships in DC for a semester or summer . This site links to a unique opportunity of internship that practically guarantees employment afterward. They help with every level of pre-employment process. Check the unique statistics and Math opportunities they have in DC.  Must pay to participate but scholarship are available for MD students.
• WISE-Washington Internships for Students of Engineering-To qualify for consideration, applicants must be juniors, seniors, or entering their final year of undergraduate studies in engineering (or computer science).
• Also see Information Systems Internships in the Perdue School of Business

Science-Related Internships-  Back to top

• American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)-ENTRY POINT! is a program of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) offering Outstanding Internship Opportunities for Students with Disabilities in Science, Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer Science.
• American Association for the Advancement of Science-Offering outstanding internship opportunities.
• Epcot Science Internship Program-All sciences - paid.
• For a Bayer internship, you'll need to have completed at least your freshman year in college and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Engineering, R&D, IT & Procurement, Finance & Administration Internships.
• General Electric Internship Page-Variety of majors.
• International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE)-Places engineering, natural, physical, and computer science, agricultural science, architecture, and other technical students into paid, technical internships in the US and over 70 countries.
• Montshire Museum of Science-Prerequisites include an interest in science and a desire to work with people. Familiarity with natural and physical sciences, communications and education are useful.  The 15 week, full-time internship program is held during all seasons of the year.
• National Council for Science and the Environment-Internships
• National Institute of Health-Student Programs
• National Science Foundation
• NASA Internships-Different majors/internships.
• National Science Foundation-Internships
• Orion Grassroots Network
• ScienceNet-This database maintains information on various opportunities (paid and unpaid) for summer research programs and internships at universities and colleges in the U.S.
• Scholarships, Fellowships, Internships, and Research Participation Programs at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Science Undergraduate Research Program (SULI) at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
• Sloan-Kettering Institute. The Summer Undergraduate Research Program. This ten-week research program is designed for approximately 20 outstanding undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing a career in biomedically related sciences.
• Summer Internships in Science & Technology for Minority Students-This Fermilab summer program focuses on giving opportunities in science and technology to the minorities that historically have been underrepresented in science in the United States of America. This program is for undergraduates currently enrolled in four-year colleges in the US. 

PLEASE NOTE: If you wish to receive academic credit for any internship you must contact & receive prior approval from your major academic department.