Graduate Internships & Fellowships
Graduate students studying at the University of South Alabama Stokes School of Marine and Environmental Sciences are guided by a world-renown faculty with expertise ranging from fisheries sciences to marine ecology and ocean physics. Outside of classroom experiences, students have access to a variety of internship opportunities where they can gain hands-on experience prior to graduation.
The Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program (SIFP) offers the opportunity for graduate students, predoctoral students, postdoctoral researchers and senior researchers to conduct independent research related to Smithsonian collections, facilities, and/or research interests of the Institution and its staff.
Eligibility
Determination of the fellowship category for which to apply should be based on the anticipated academic level at the time the fellowship would begin:
Ten-Week Graduate Student Fellowships – for graduate students to conduct independent research usually before having been advanced to candidacy if in a Ph.D. program. Master's students are eligible. When they apply, students must be formally enrolled in a graduate program of study at a degree-granting institution and must have completed at least one full-time semester or its equivalent by application submission.
Predoctoral Fellowships – for doctoral candidates to conduct dissertation research. Students enrolled in a
university as candidates for the Ph.D. or equivalent are eligible for predoctoral
fellowships. By the time the appointment begins, the university must approve the undertaking
of dissertation research at the Smithsonian Institution and certify that requirements
for the doctorate, other than the dissertation, have been met by passing proposal
defense before the fellowship start date.
Postdoctoral Fellowships – for scholars up to 5 years beyond the Ph.D.* Predoctoral students may apply if they
qualify for a postdoctoral fellowship by the start date.
Senior Fellowships – for applicants who have held a Ph.D. or equivalent for at least 5 years.* Applicants
who have received the Ph.D. or equivalent before June 1, 2020 are eligible to apply
for senior fellowships.
* If you have taken a “leave of absence” from research and wish to apply under the postdoctoral fellowship application instead of senior fellowship application, which makes you 5 or more years out from receiving your Ph.D., please provide a justification in the additional information section at the end of the application.
For more information on the program and the application process please visit our website. https://fellowships.si.edu/SIFP
Eligibility requirements can also be found here.
Please contact the Office of Academic Appointments and Internships at InternsAndFellows@si.edu for more information.
Christian Kameni, MSE, PMP
Program Specialist (He/Him)
Office of Academic Appointments and Internships
kamenic@si.edu | T 202-633-7052 | | https://fellowships.si.edu/
https://godive.co.za/shark-program/
Go Dive Mossel Bay is an education-oriented dive school located in Garden Route of South Africa.
2025 Tuition Fees:
1 month internship: $2900 USD
2 month internship: $5200 USD
3 month internship: $6700 USD
Courses offered:
- The Shark Program
- NAUI Divemaster Program (prerequisites)
- Scuba Courses
- Conservation Projects
- Seabird & Penguin Husbandry
- NAUI Clean Ocean Diver Workshop
- Species Identification & Ocean Literacy
- Coastal Clean Ups
- Research Techniques
- Population Dynamics (Fin ID)
- Sustainable Fishing/Benthic Shark Tagging
- Nudibranch Surveys
- Reef Surveys
- Skippers Training
Internship Details:
Location: OSA Conservation Campus, Southern Costa Rica
Duration: 3 months
Accommodation & Meals: Interns will live at the OSA Conservation Campus [a remote biological station], located in the heart of the OSA Peninsula’s tropical rainforest. Rustic shared accommodation will be provided, with three meals per day prepared by our campus kitchen team.
Room and Board Cost: $40/day ($3,600 for 3 months) – This includes accommodation,
meals, and operational costs. Please note that this rate includes a 50% discount on
our regular volunteer rates.
Available Internship Dates:
Group 1: May – July
Group 2: July – October
Group 3: October- January
Application Deadline: Rolling applications based on availability for upcoming groups.
How to Apply:
If you’re ready for an unforgettable field experience that will expand your knowledge
and skills, we want to hear from you! Please send your CV, cover letter, and preferred
group dates (based on availability) to seaturtles@osaconservation.org with the subject
line:
“Sea Turtle Short-Term Intern – [Group Name]” (e.g., Sea Turtle Short-Term Intern
– Group 1).
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to contribute to sea turtle conservation while learning valuable skills in the field