American Geological Society (AGS) Summer/Fall Semester Internship in Public Policy
AGI seeks outstanding geoscience students with a strong interest in federal science policy for a semester-long internship in geoscience and public policy in the Government Affairs Program. Representing the geoscience community in Washington, DC, the program actively works with Congress and federal agencies to foster sound public policy in areas that affect geoscientists, including water, energy, and mineral resources; geologic hazards; environmental protection; and federal funding for geoscience research and education. Interns will gain a first-hand understanding of the legislative process and the operation of executive branch agencies.
Citizenship: U.S. citizen
Deadline: March 15 and April 15
Website: http://www.agiweb.org/gap/interns/internfa.html
American Water Resources Association – Richard A. Herbert Memorial Scholarship
In 1980, AWRA established the Endowment-Memorial Fund to be used for the enhancement of education in water resources. The fund has since been renamed the Richard A. Herbert Memorial Educational Fund to honor Richard A. Herbert -- a champion for water resources education -- who passed away in 1994. At least one $2,000 scholarship will also be awarded to a full-time graduate student enrolled in a program relating to water resources for the 2017-2018 academic year. The scholarship will be awarded to the student most qualified by academic performance. Measures of academic performance include the cumulative grade point average, relevance of the student's curriculum to water resources, and leadership in extracurricular activities related to water resources.
Citizenship: Unspecified
Deadline: April 22, 2017
Website: http://www.awra.org/about/scholarships
Argonne National Laboratory Thesis-Part Appointments
Thesis-Parts Appointments support qualified graduate students who wish to visit Argonne for periods from a few days to a few months, so that they may utilize special Laboratory facilities. Financial support, consisting of travel, housing, and a per diem payment, may be provided to help defray the cost of visiting Argonne. Student is required to have a health insurance policy in force while at Argonne.
Deadline: open
Website: http://www.anl.gov/education/graduates
Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Graduate Internships
Graduate internships are awarded to qualified master’s and doctoral degree candidates in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology or other relevant areas. INL offers a unique opportunity to learn, collaborate, innovate and conduct research with top researchers and professionals in the following areas: Nuclear Energy, Energy and Environment, and National and Homeland Security. Graduate internships can last from eight weeks to three years and may be awarded any time through the year. Graduate pay varies depending on whether the internship is based at a college or university or at INL.
Citizenship: Unspecified
Deadline: See website
Website: https://www.inl.gov/inl-initiatives/education/graduate-internships/
Society of Women Engineers Scholarships
The SWE Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to women admitted to accredited baccalaureate or graduate programs, in preparation for careers in engineering, engineering technology and computer science. The reentry scholarships were established to assist women in obtaining the credentials necessary to reenter the workforce as engineers. The non-traditional scholarships were established to assist women to return to school to obtain an engineering degree. There are over 70 named scholarships available for study within engineering.
Eligibility: U.S. Citizen or resident
Deadline: February 15
Website: http://societyofwomenengineers.swe.org/index.php/scholarships
World Wildlife Fund – Russell E. Train Fellowships for International Students
Russell E. Train Fellowships support individuals pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree in conservation. Each year, WWF supports committed conservationists from target countries to receive financial support for their studies and field research. Applicants can apply to attend any university around the world and must return to their home countries to work in conservation for at least two years after completing their degree.
Deadline: March 1, 2017
Citizenship: Varies by position (see website)
Website: http://www.worldwildlife.org/projects/russell-e-train-fellowships
For more information, contact: Rowena Grainger at rowena.grainger@uconn.edu