1. Careers

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.

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.

National Institues of Health Summer Internship Program

The National Institutes of Health offer numerous biomedical research opportunities for students interested in participating in a wide range of laboratory research.

Mote Marine Laboratory Internship Program

Mote Marine Laboratory offers a variety of year-round internship opportunities in ocean science research, conservation, education and support services.

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.

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.

Undergraduate Internship Opportunity in Public Health

Public health internships offer opportunities to focus on illness prevention and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

The PreMed Prescription Drug and Experience Program

RateADrug offers an online community of prescription drug users with a way to share their personal experience in using a particular drug.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Discuss in my forum

©2012 About.com. All rights reserved.

A part of The New York Times Company.