Internships and research positions can transition into career opportunities and provide hands-on professional experience while working towards your degree.
In Celebration of Women's History Month and for Inpiration to the Possibilities for Women Pursuing Careers in Stem
Women Who Have Made Major Contributions in Technology and Engineering
Lists and Databases of Research & Internship Opportunities
National Science Foundation Programs
National Science Foundation Programs
The National Science Foundation (NSF) funds many Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) in a range of academic disciplines ar sites accross the country.
Amgen Scholars Programs
Amgen Scholars
Amgen Scholars is hosted at thirteen premier educational institutions within the United States. Each host institution has its own application process. U.S. citizenship or permanent residency in the United States is required, and you can apply to participate at as many host institutions as you are interested in.
U.S. Program Dates
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June 6, 2022 - August 12, 2022
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June 19, 2022 - August 26, 2022
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Pathways to Science
The Institute for Broadening Participation's Pathways to Science project maintains a searchable database for programs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields.
UW Summer Research Programs List
UW Summer Research Programs List
Summer resarch programs give students an immersive research experience opportunity during the summer that might not be possible during the academic year. Summer programs are a great chance for students to try something new or gain further valuable experience. There are available summer programs hosted at various universities that may be of interest to SOU students. Univeristy of Washington maintains a list of summer research programs around the world.
Women in STEM
Financial Resources for Women in STEM
The future looks brighter with more women in STEM.
More scholarships and resources can help usher in that future.
In this list, find over 160 financial resources just for women in STEM. This includes academic awards, internships, and nonprofit support.
National and Regional Opportunities
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
PNNL hires hundreds of undergraduate and graduate student interns each year through a variety of internship programs:
- Community College Internships and Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships—sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science’s Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists program—provide technical training and research experiences alongside PNNL scientists and engineers. Opportunities also include the Office of Science Graduate Student Research program, and the Visiting Faculty Program.
- PNNL Business Interns are undergraduate students who work with professional staff supporting PNNL’s management and operations systems.
- The National Security Internship Program allows undergraduate and graduate students to work in various scientific fields related to national security.
- Project Interns explore research and technology career options while gaining practical training. There are internships available for undergraduate and graduate students.
- PNNL and the University of Maryland (UMD) offer internships to undergraduate and graduate students at the Joint Global Change Research Institute on UMD’s campus in College Park, Maryland. Interns work with scientists developing models of the Earth system and linkages between socioeconomic and natural systems.
- The PNNL Safeguards Internship Program hires undergraduate and graduate students with backgrounds in public policy and science and engineering fields and an interest in nuclear power and nonproliferation. Policy students gain greater familiarity with technical dimensions of nuclear energy and nonproliferation, while science and engineering students gain insight into policy dimensions of work in nuclear fields.
- The no-cost Radiation Detection for Nuclear Security Summer School is perfect for students enrolled in graduate programs in fields relevant to radiation detection such as nuclear engineering, nuclear physics, nuclear chemistry, and high-energy physics.
- The Minority Serving Institution Partnership Program for the National Nuclear Security Administration is a research-based experience for students who are traditionally underserved in STEM fields and have career interests aligned with NNSA’s mission to strengthen the nation through nuclear security.
Application Process
Students interested in applying for internships can find more information, eligibility requirements, application instructions, and deadlines via the links above.
Current openings for undergraduate and graduate students are listed on our Careers page. Simply type the word intern in the search bar.
If you are an academic leader interested in discussing internship opportunities or partnerships for the benefit of your students, please connect with the contacts listed below.
NASA
NASA Internships and Fellowships
NASA internships and fellowships leverage NASA’s unique missions and programs to enhance and increase the capability, diversity and size of the nation’s future science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) workforce. Internships are available from high school to graduate level. Internships provide students with the opportunity to participate in either research or other experiential learning, under the guidance of a mentor at NASA.
Research America
SCIENCE COMMUNICATIONS INTERNSHIP, SPONSORED BY BURROUGHS WELLCOME FUND
We are currently accepting applications for the Science Communications Internship for the fall. Deadline to apply is December 27, 2021.
Research!America’s Mission
The Research!America alliance advocates for science, discovery, and innovation to achieve better health for all. We advocate for a federal policy climate that helps empower our nation’s biomedical and health research sectors as they work to accelerate medical progress. For more information about Research!America, click here.
Job Summary
Research!America is offering a paid, temporary Science Communications internship with some telework opportunity possible. Interns assist the organization in advancing its mission and objectives. Internships are typically three-month full-time appointments (start and end dates are flexible).
Duties
- Assist with basic website content updates
- Assist with content for blog posts, web and social media accounts
- Assist with preparations for speaking engagements
- Write, proofread, fact-check, and edit articles, press materials, and emails to Research!America members
- Contribute to reports and analysis of media coverage
- Contribute to the analysis of survey data
- Participate in communications strategy and program planning meetings
- Provide on-site support at Capitol Hill briefings, programs, and other events
- Other projects as assigned
Qualifications
Ideal candidates will have a strong academic background, excellent writing and editing skills, and an interest in medical and health research and related policy issues. Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel) and Google Docs is required; experience with web content management systems, blog software, graphic design (Canva) and social media is strongly preferred.
Graduate students, PhD candidates, or post-doctoral researchers with science, health, communications, public policy, or related degree or degree program are preferred.
Compensation
A monthly stipend of $2,600 will be provided.
To Apply
Research!America is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged. Please submit all materials by Monday, December 27, 2021.
E-mail résumé (not CV), cover letter (including academic status and availability), three writing samples, and three references with contact information to hr@researchamerica.org(link sends e-mail). We are unable to personally respond to each applicant, but will be in touch with applicants who are selected for further review. No calls, please.
Smithsonian Gardens
Smithsonian Gardens provides an exceptionally well-rounded array of experiences in its intern program thanks to the wide diversity of services it offers to the Smithsonian, the world's largest museum complex. We accept current and recently graduated undergraduate and graduate students studying horticulture, landscape architecture, museum studies, or other related fields. Selection is based on both an evaluation of the applicant’s application and available positions.
Internship Projects:
- Education and Outreach Virtual Internship (part time)
Once Smithsonian Gardens fully reopens, the following programs will offer onsite internships:
- Archives of American Gardens Internship
- Enid A. Haupt Internship (year-long internship)
- Greenhouse and Interior Plant Production Internship
- Horticulture Internship (available in summer and fall only)
- Landscape Architecture (available in summer only)
- Orchid Collection Internship (available summer of even years)
- Orchid Exhibit Internship (available in winter of odd years)
- Plant Health (available in summer only)
More information about the internship opportunities and how to apply can be found on our website at https://gardens.si.edu/learn/internships/
Deadlines:
Applications for internships should be received no later than the dates listed below.
Summer Internships: February 1
Fall Internships: May 15
Winter/Spring Internships: November 15
Requirements for applying to the Smithsonian Garden intern program:
Submit an on-line application
Two letters of recommendation
College transcript(s) (Unofficial copy)
Essay describing background, interest in field, career goals and chosen project.
Microsoft
Microsoft University Internship
At Microsoft, our interns work on projects that matter – and your team will rely on your skills and insights to help deliver those projects to market. This is your chance to bring your solutions and ideas to life while working on cutting-edge technology. We offer internships in all job families and solution areas, and it’s open to current students in Bachelor’s, Master’s, MBA, PhD programs.
The internship is designed not only for you to do great work with the opportunity to learn and grow, but to experience our culture full of diverse community connection, executive engagement, and memorable events.
Microsoft offers intern benefits designed to make your experience the best it can be. As an intern you will receive competitive pay, relocation benefits, and many other amazing perks!
Imagine yourself as a Microsoft intern. Join Microsoft today, and help us innovate and shape the business of tomorrow.
To be considered for an internship, you need to be enrolled full-time as a student majoring in an applicable field and should be returning to university/college for at least a term, semester or quarter following your internship period.
Internship opportunities vary depending on education level and/or location. We offer internship roles in the following areas including but not limited to:
- Engineering (Software Engineer, Program Manager, Product Planning, Programmer Writer, Technical Writer, Services Engineering)
- Hardware Engineering
- UX Design
- Supply Chain
- Data and Applied Science
- IT Operations
- Finance
- Marketing
- Sales
- Services (Consultant, Support Engineer, Technical Account Manager, Technical Evangelist)
We offer internships in Redmond, WA and Bay Area, CA in USA, as well as in our Garage Internship Programs in Cambridge, MA, USA and Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Facebook, Inc. is an American online social networking service comapny based in Menlo Park, CA, with more than 2.2 billion active users (as of January 2018).
Facebook lists many different internship and job opportunities on an ongoing basis, with locations accross the U.S. Check this list of opportunities for one that fits you!
Sandia National Laboratories
Sandia is a multiprogram laboratory operated by Sandia Corporation, a Lockheed Martin company, for the U.S. Department of Energy. With main facilities in Albuquerque, NM, and Livermore, CA, Sandia has major R&D responsibilities in national security, energy and environmental technologies, and economic competitiveness. They offer both undergraduate and graduate internship and research opportunities.
Local Internship Opportunities
Providence
Providence School Outreach Program
The Providence School Outreach Department offers paid internships for college seniors each quarter. Undergraduate seniors from any major are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to first generational college students (parents/guardians have not earned a Bachelor’s degree).
Internships are offered in a variety of non-clinical roles to give students experience in different Providence departments. Examples of departments include: Providence Brain and Spine Institute, Finance, Emergency Management, Operational Excellence, School Outreach, Communications, New Patient Call Center, Physical Therapy, and more!
SOU Student Sustainability Center (ECOS)
SOU Student Sustainability Center (ECOS)
The SOU Student Sustainability Center (ECOS) is hiring interns for Winter and Spring Term. Serving as a Campus Sustainability Intern is a great way to gain valuable experience that looks great on a resume, contribute to SOU's award-winning campus sustainability efforts, and join a community of students looking to make a difference!
We accept all majors! All positions are volunteer, but students with Federal Work Study as part of their financial aid package may be eligible for a paid internship. Receiving academic credit for the internship experience is optional, and credit requirements need to be coordinated with your academic advisor.
If you have any questions regarding internships, email smedstadj@sou.edu or visit our office in SU 310.
Southern Oregon Orthopedics
Currently seeking Occupational Therapy Aides (part-time).
Job Duties:
- College Student who desires to go on to Occupational Therapy graduate school
- Completion of at least two years of college
- Completion with a B or better of the first section of Anatomy and Physiology or beyond
- Prior work or volunteer experiences within the Occupational Therapy field or similar (home health, disability work, hospice…)
- Relevant academic/work references
- Proficient with basic computer use
- Proactive attitude and attention to detail
- Willingness to learn and work hard!
Contact: Ryan Beck <ryanb@oregonortho.com>;
Southern Oregon Orthopedics provides surgical care for injuries and illnesses that affect the spine, shoulders, knees, feet, ankles, hips, wrists and hands. Every surgeon in our practice has been fellowship-trained, which is the very highest level of clinical achievement for a practicing orthopedic surgeon. We perform complex spine surgery, arthroscopic surgery, hand and wrist surgery, as well as hip, knee and shoulder reconstruction and replacement surgery. Our surgeons serve as clinical medical directors for the Joint Replacement Center at Rogue Regional Medical Center and as co-medical directors of the Providence Spine Institute. We are currently the only surgical practice in Southern Oregon offering reverse shoulder replacement arthroplasty. Our surgeons are also actively involved in clinical trials pioneering new techniques in minimally-invasive spine surgeries. For your convenience, we have an on-site ACR-accredited MRI unit, two diagnostic x-ray suites and a state of the art mobile C-arm.
