Hope College | Biology

Summer Research and Internship Opportunities
Note that most of the deadlines for applying for summer positions have passed...but take a look at the websites still listed here to familiarize yourself with them for next year. And check back again once the fall semester begins, opportunities will become available and added on a regular basis. In addition, please scroll down to the bottom of the page to see current job postings and internships.
Continue to check these listings for updates.

Classes

DolphinLab courses at the Dolphin research Center, Grassy Key, FL
Dolphin Research Center's world-renowned DolphinLab classes provide marine mammal science, training, anc conservation eucation. The Career Focused Series and All About Dolphins are fuly college accredited.
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Summer Research Opportunities

Off Campus
Note: The programs in the first part of the page do not list expiration dates. This is due mainly to the fact that the sites listed first on this page offer multiple links to research sites and the expiration dates vary from program to program. Scroll down the page to get a listing of research application sites that do list their application filing deadlines.
Scroll to the bottom of the page for internships and jobs

This is the Big One....A comprehensive list of all NSF Biology REU programs throughout the U.S. with links

Here's a great site with lots of information and links to other sites filled with research opportunities

Here's another one

R.I.T. - Biology & Biotechnology Paid Co-op/Internship
A nicely organized website that lists many, many opportunities for research internships. Dates, times, stipends vary. Definitely worth checking out. Click here

IGERT National Recruitment Program
Extensive list of Summer Research Programs around the country
Various deadlines
Further Information

University of Michigan Program in Biological Sciences (PIBS)
Numerous links to many summer research opportunities
Stipends and deadlines vary
More information

ECHO - Internships in Sustainable Agriculture
ECHO is seeking college graduates whose strong Christian commitment is leading them to prepare for work with subsistence farmers or urban gardeners in the Third World. The internship is designed to serve both as a backbone of ECHO's ministry and as a learning-by-doing program in tropical horticulture and agriculture for those considering missionary service or other direct involvement with agriculture in the Third World.
Applications are reviewed in February and August
This program is of special interest to upperclassmen
For further information on this opportunity

The Institute for Bird Populations
Many opportunities for internships and training
For more information and applications click here and then on "Internships and Training"

The Ornithological Societies of North America maintains a website for hundreds of postings of field assistantships, summer jobs, research experiences, and internships having to do with birds (and sometimes other creatures and vegetation too!) The site is updated monthly, so keep checking back.

W.K. Kellogg Biological Station
REU fellowship program, sponsored by NSF
12 weeks
$3500 stipend
Contact individual faculty (listed on website) for application and further information
No Deadline Given
MSU - W.K. Kellogg Biological Station website

Jobs and Internships

Posted August 6
Woodrow Wilson Indiana Teaching Fellowship
A new program to recruit talented college graduates to teaching in science, technology, engineering, and math (the STEM fields.) Application is available online, along with updated information about the program and award.
$30,000 stipend - Accepted Fellows will begin their studies in summer/fall 2009 in a master's degree program at one of four participating universities.
Click here for application and more information

Teach Outdoors in California - Established in 1927, Mission Springs Camps is looking for summer staffers.
See the website by clicking here

Available Immediately -
Intern Position with the Saugatuck Dunes Coastal Alliance
Looking for an individual who has a passion for preserving our natural resources and interested in working with a very active grasroots organization
Conduct research
Assist with marketing, media contact, and web design
Need organizational and commnication skills
For further information click here or contact Bonnie Greydanus
269.857.7421 bonniegrey@verizon.net

Local Opportunity: College Intern Position - Ottawa County Parks & Recreation Commission
Assist with invasive plant control, use GPS unit to map trails and other park features, assist with a playground safety program, and other responsibilities.
Begin date - Early May or as soon as possible thereafter
Program lasts for 17 weeks
Pay Rate: $9.19/hour 40 hours per week
For an application packet or more information, call the parks office at 616.738.4810 or download application

Biology Resources Coordinator
St. Joseph's University, located in Philadelphia is currently recruiting for a Biology Resources Coordinator in teh Department of Biology. Duties include: stockroom operation - ordering, inventory, budgeting, and lab material prep. Purchase lab and office supplies, obtaining quotes, and negotiating contracts, monitoring all department and grant budgets. Keep recoreds of orders, receive and distribute supplies.
Requirements include: Bachelor's Degree, knowledge of scientific materials/equipment, computer skills. For complee description of position responsibilities and to apply click here
05/15/08

Native Plant Steward Intern, Environmental Monitoring Intern, Water Quality Intern, Watershed Steward Intern- Snohomish County
Full time for 3 months between June 23 and September 26. Applicants must receive college or univeristy credit for interhsip. Position open until filled.
Assist Surface Water Management (SWM) Native Plant Program staff with: Habitat Resotration Project Assessment & Monitoring.
Vegetation Management - site assessments, monitoring, maintenance.
For further information email: s.moore@co.snohomish.wa.us

National Park Service Internships:
A variety of internships and job opportunities More Information

Nature Conservancy Careers:
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Wildlife, Conservation, and Rehabilitation:
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World Wildlife Fund Internships:
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Student Conservation Association:
click here