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Life Sciences (Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Zoology)

Internship opportunities available in the sciences of life and of living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, and distribution.

Merck Offers a Wide Range of Internship Experiences
Merck offers a variety of internship experiences for students majoring in biology and chemistry.

Top Internship Picks of the Week in the Sciences

Research and hands-on experience offered through internships in a variety of fields in the sciences provides an the opportunity for students to take their academic pursuits and bridge the gap to the real world.

Defense Intelligence Agency Summer Internship Program
The Defense Intelligence Agency Summer Internship Program offers paid internships in a wide range of career fields.

The Flora of Pennsylvania Internship Program
The Flora of Pennsylvania offers one-year graduate internships and an opportunity to intern at The Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania and The Academy of Natural Science in Philadelphia.

University of Vermont's Farmer Training Program
The University of Vermont's Farmer Training Programs provides hands-on experience for those interested in sustainable agriculture and learning more about the business of farming.

Opportunities for Students of Color and Under-Represented Groups
Many internship and co-op opportunities exist across the country for students of color. These opportunities range from careers in the sciences to working in journalism with a small or well-known publication specifically targeted towards under-represented groups and people of color.

St. Jude Medical Internship & Co-Op Program
Doing an internship or co-op experience with St.Jude Medical provides an opportunity to combine academic study while gaining hands-on practical experience in the field.

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida
The Conservancy is a grassroots organization focused on the critical environmental issues of the Southwest Florida region.

The Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology
The Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology is looking for an intern to aid in the translation of bilingual English/Spanish educational and outreach materials for a set of citizen-based research and educational projects.

Boyce Thompson Institute
Internships are available through the NSF-Plant Genome Research Program for students interested in pursuing a career in the plant sciences.

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) funds research into energy supply and efficiency, as well as energy-related environmental issues, important to the well-being of New Yorkers.

The San Francisco Zoo Internship Program
Offers hands-on work experience to people interested in a career in a zoological field.

Mote Marine Laboratory
Mote Marine Laboratory seeks qualified volunteers and interns to assist with a wide variety of research, animal support and education activities.

Learn More About Opportunities to Intern and Volunteer at the…
The Seattle Aquarium offers opportunities for college and high school students interested in marine biology.

The National Science Foundation - Research Experience for Undergrads
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1950 "to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; to secure the national defense…"

The SCA
Sign up now to volunteer for an array of projects, including trail reconstruction and maintenance, campsite restoration, revegetation, and visitor education.

The SURF Program at UT Southwestern
An intensive summer research training experience designed for college students who are preparing for careers in biological research.

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