Tuesday, November 2, 2021

Science Management and Policy Internship - MD

Application Due January 7, 2022


Are you graduating or a recent graduate looking for an opportunity in science policy or management? Apply to join the Maryland Sea Grant team as a Science Management and Policy Intern. This one to two-year internship will offer experience working with an environmental-focused university organization dedicated to research, education, and outreach. This position will provide fundamental training for interns to transition to graduate school or the private, non-profit, or governmental sectors. As part of the internship, you will be expected to complete 2-3 special projects, participate in several professional development trainings, and contribute to the administration of our main office.

This internship will be for one year with the option to renew for a second year. The internship is a full-time, 40 hours per week, Contractual Contingent 2 position at Maryland Sea Grant’s office in College Park, Maryland. The intern will be paid an annual salary of $35,000 as well as limited benefits including health insurance, tuition remission, and generous leave. In early 2022, it is expected that the internship will be a mix of in-person and remote work.

To apply, please submit your application through our internship portal by Friday, January 7, 2022. The application must include:
  • Responses to four short answer questions (maximum 300 words each):
  • A resume
  • An undergraduate transcript (released to student acceptable)
  • A writing sample of no more than 1000 words
  • A list of three references

Learn more about the position and application on our website or reach out to us at mdsg.research@umd.edu. The anticipated start date for this position is February 2022.