➜ udall.gov/OurPrograms/Internship/Internship.aspx
Native nations may be achieving greater levels of self-determination, but Indian Country continues to be influenced by U.S. federal law and policy. The Udall Internship places Native American and Alaska Native students in Senate, House, and federal agency offices to learn firsthand how the U.S. government works with Native nations. Interns will gain a better understanding of the government-to-government relationship and how they can use this knowledge on behalf of their tribes. This opportunity is funded by Native Nations Institute for Leadership, Management, and Policy.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Start date: TBD, typically late May
End date: TBD, typically early August
Eligible candidates: Indigenous students or recently committed to a career supporting tribal communities
Deadline: TBD, typically January 31
SUMMER INTERNSHIPS
➜ aises.org
The AISES internship program provides students with applied work experience and an opportunity to explore career options. Placing students in 10- week summer positions with partner agencies, the program also promotes advanced students to the graduate level and assists students in developing lasting professional networks. Past internship partners have included the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Bureau of Land Management.Location: VariesStart date: VariesEnd date: VariesEligible candidates: AISES members; full-time undergrad or grad student; American Indian or Alaska NativeDeadline: Varies
SUMMER INTERNSHIP
➜ aises.org/internships/bmm-test-labs-internship
In partnership with AISES, BMM Testlabs offers a paid 10-week summer internship to eligible students. BMM Testlabs is the world’s oldest private independent gaming laboratory, providing testing, training, quality assurance, and other services to the regulated gaming industry, with 14 offices in 13 countries. Interns assist test engineers as part of a team responsible for assessing gaming technology integrity, accountability, and functionality; performing statistical analysis of gaming device and game probabilities, reviewing gaming device and system source code and assisting with the development of testing procedures. Travel expenses and housing at the University of Nevada Las Vegas are included.
Location: Las VegasStart date: TBD (for 2019)End date: TBD (for 2019)Eligible candidates: Current college senior or grad student, ideally in computer science, computer programming, computer engineering, or electrical engineering; other fields given consideration include mathematics, statistics, management information systems, information technology, and network/system administrationDeadline: TBD (February)
BRUINS-IN-GENOMICS (B.I.G.) SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM
➜ qcb.ucla.edu/big-summer/application/
B.I.G. Summer is an eight-week, full-time immersion internship for undergraduates interested in learning how to analyze and interpret biomedical and life sciences data. Students learn the cutting-edge research tools and methods used by leading scientists to solve real-world problems. This competitive program is offered by the UCLA Institute for Quantitative and Computational Biosciences (early applications are strongly advised).Location: Los AngelesStart date: TBD, late JuneEnd date: TBD, mid-AugustEligible candidates: U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or F-1 visa; rising junior or senior, GPA minimum 3.0; some familiarity with at least one programming languageDeadline: TBD, early February
COLLEGE ADMISSION WORKSHOP
➜ collegehorizons.org
An annually occurring college admission workshop, College Horizons is held each summer at different college campus partners (the 2019 partners were the University of Michigan and Brown University).Location: VariesStart date: TBDEnd date: TBDEligible candidates: Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian; high school sophomores and juniors; U.S. citizen or permanent resident; GPA 3.0 or higherDeadline: TBD
INTERNSHIP
➜ usd.edu/summer-school/crazy-horse
The Indian University of North America’s eight-week Summer University Program at Crazy Horse Memorial is a partnership between the Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation and the University of South Dakota. Participants benefit from an internship, college prep advising, cultural-educational activities, access to scholarships, and the ability to earn 12 college credits taking freshman USD courses.Location: Vermillion, S.D.Start date: TBD (early June)End date: TBD (early August)Eligible candidates: high school graduates, age 17–21, and meet certain other requirementsDeadline: TBD (April)
ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY ROBOTICS SUMMER INTERNSHIPS
➜ orise.orau.gov/stem/internships-fellowships-research-opportunities/
The 10-week U.S. Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Robotics Internship Program is for students majoring in a field related to robotics, manufacturing, or engineering. The program provides opportunities to intern throughout the United States.
Location: Varies among federal national laboratories and private-sector organizations
Start date: Varies
End date: Varies
Eligible candidates: U.S. citizen; at least 18 years old; high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students, and postgraduates
Deadline: TBD, typically early March
GREAT LAKES SUMMER FELLOWS PROGRAM
➜ ciglr.seas.umich.edu/opportunities/student-fellowships/
The Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research (CIGLR) announces the 2019 Great Lakes Summer Fellows Program, in partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab (GLERL). The Great Lakes Summer Fellows Program exposes students to a broad range of disciplines and provides an exciting opportunity for students to conduct research in the Great Lakes region under the mentorship of a CIGLR or GLERL scientist. Applications for next summer will be available in December.
Location: Ann Arbor, Mich. (primarily)
Start date: TBD
End date: TBD
Eligible candidates: Juniors, seniors, graduate students
Deadline: TBD
SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
➜ jpl.nasa.gov/edu/intern/apply/summer-internship-program
JPL offers a 10-week summer internship that partners students with engineer and scientist mentors to help them gain educational experience in their field of study and contribute to NASA and JPL missions and science.
Location: California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, Calif.
Start date: TBD (May)
End date: TBD (June)
Eligible candidates: Undergraduate and graduate students (U.S. citizens or permanent residents) pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics; prerequisites include a 3.0 GPA or higher and the ability to work 40 hours per week for 10 weeks
Deadline: TBD (April)
RESEARCH INTERNSHIP FOR UNDERGRADUATES
➜ jisao.washington.edu/education/researchops
During the institute’s nine-week summer internship, participants are matched with a research project within JISAO’s seven research themes (climate, environmental chemistry, seafloor processes, marine ecosystems, protection and restoration of marine resources, tsunami observation and modeling, ocean and coastal observations). Interns work closely with a mentor and with scientists from JISAO, NOAA, or the University of Washington. Housing, travel costs, and a stipend are provided. During the final week interns present a poster and video on their research.
Location: Seattle (University of Washington campus or NOAA facility)
Start date: TBD (June)
End date: TBD (August)
Eligible candidates: Current undergraduate; U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Deadline: February 1 (applications available in November)
MINORITY INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE (MITES)
➜ oeop.mit.edu/programs/mites
MIT’s free, six-week residential MITES program is designed to provide academic enrichment for rising high school seniors — mainly from underrepresented or underserved communities — who have a strong academic record and are interested in studying and exploring careers in science and engineering.
Location: Cambridge, Mass.
Eligible candidates: U.S. citizens or permanent residents; high school juniors or equivalent
Deadline: TBD (February)
NATIVE EXPLORERS
➜ nativeexplorers.org
During a 12-day, field-based curriculum, Native Explorers focuses on the disciplines of anatomy and vertebrate paleontology to provide off-campus activities for students as they work side by side with Native American scientists, physicians, and graduate students. Themes covered during this annual program include climate change, evolution, comparative osteology, stratigraphy, mapping, healthy lifestyles, and Native culture. Selected applicants receive full funding and are eligible to earn college credits. (There’s also a Junior Explorers option for students between the ages of six and 18, also offered through the University of Oklahoma.)
Location: Tulsa, Okla.
Start date: typically late May or early June
End date: 12 days after start
Eligible candidates: At least 18 years old; an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe; enrolled in college and have earned a high school diploma or equivalent; have a good academic background (grades and service); have a letter of recommendation from an instructor or advisor; be interested in learning about science and medicine
Deadline: early March (application)
