Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) Internships - Application Deadline

Interested in doing summer research? 

The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) is now accepting applications to join its 2025 team of summer interns.

The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) internship program offers students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the fields of environmental research and public engagement. Internships are professional learning experiences available to currently enrolled undergraduate and Master's students, or students who have recently graduated from undergraduate or Master's programs. SERC offers both in-person and remote internships throughout the year with the majority of internships taking place in the summer. All SERC interns are paid a minimum stipend of $650 per week, and for most interns, on-site dormitory housing is available. Internship appointments are typically full-time (40 hours per week) and 10 to 16 weeks in length. 

The internship program enables students to work on independent research projects relevant to their own academic and professional goals under the mentorship of an internship supervisor. Internship projects span the range of research conducted at SERC, including environmental chemistry, marine and estuarine ecology, molecular ecology, and terrestrial ecology. Projects are also offered in public engagement, with opportunities in environmental education, participatory science, and science writing. At the conclusion of the internship, interns will be expected to give a presentation on their independent projects to the SERC community.  Interns are also provided with networking opportunities, seminars, and professional development programming designed to enrich their experience, encouraging interns to grow their skills and make valuable connections. 

What are the benefits?

• A stipend of $650 per week
• On-site dormitory housing 
• Gain hands-on experience and mentorship

Who is eligible to apply?

• Currently enrolled undergraduate and Master's students, or students who have recently graduated from undergraduate or Master's programs
• Internships are open to US citizens, US permanent residents, and international students
• Have professional learning goals that can be supported through the mentorship of SERC staff and must be able to commit fully to the completion of a project

Need help with your application? Reach out to an Undergraduate Research Ambassador (URA) on how to craft a competitive application to this program by emailing undergradresearch@arizona.edu(link sends e-mail) or making a 1:1 appointment with a URA.

Ready to apply? Apply here. The application deadline is Saturday, February 15th, 2025 at 10:00 AM AZ Time.

Questions? Please email your inquiries to Heather Richardson at richardsonhf@si.edu