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Internship Program

Marine Science Undergraduate Research Experience Professional & Research Preparation Program

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Today's Research for Tomorrow's Oceans

This program offers a one-week residential research experience for undergraduates and is designed to provide hands-on opportunities in preparation for a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) position. Under the mentorship of Mote scientists, students will gain experience in scientific research and science communication and will build skills through career workshops.

Applications for January 2026 will open in late August 2025.

For more information about the program, please check out the recorded info session:

Info Session Recording

Eligibility

U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or its territories.
Currently enrolled* in a degree program (full-time or part-time) leading to a baccalaureate degree.
Must not have participated in a research internship.

Expected Outcomes

Student participants will:

Experience the research process under the direction of a Mote scientist.
Present a final poster or presentation.
Learn about opportunities for graduate study, careers in marine science, and communication skills in science by participating in student workshops.

Stipends, Travel & Housing

Students participating in the MarSci URE-PReP Program receive:

A $600 stipend for the week.
Housing in a local hotel.
Meals and/or food allowances.
Financial support for travel expenses between Mote and their home institution.

The program will provide students with:

Transportation to/from Mote and hotel accommodations.
Necessary program and research supplies.

Application Process

To just preview the application, please click here.

Applications for January 2026 will open in late August 2025.

Program Overview

Morning Activities

Scientific Skills Workshops
- Laboratory skills
- Data analysis
- Science communication
- Research presentation prep
Professional Development Workshops
- Resume and interview prep
- Statement of interest workshop

Afternoon Research Groups

Mini experiments reviewing the process of research
- Day 1: Research planning process
- Day 2: Lab and/or field techniques
- Day 3: Data collection/analysis
- Day 4: Science communication

Evening Team Building/Roundtables

Discussions related to navigating STEM culture

This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 2315432. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.