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.
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 ProjectsSeabird & Penguin Husbandry
NAUI Clean Ocean Diver Workshop
Species Identification & Ocean Literacy
Coastal Clean Ups
Research TechniquesPopulation Dynamics (Fin ID)
Sustainable Fishing/Benthic Shark Tagging
Nudibranch Surveys
Reef Surveys
Skippers Training
https://OSAconservation.org/about-us/opportunities/position-sea-turtle-conservation-short-term-field-internship/
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
The application period for the 2027 Sea Grant Knauss Fellowship is now open.
The Sea Grant Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship offers graduate students a valuable opportunity to gain experience in national policy related to ocean, coastal and Great Lakes resources. Fellows are placed in legislative or executive branch offices in the Washington, D.C. area for a one-year paid fellowship experience.
Sea Grant is a federal-university partnership dedicated to connecting science with communities to support sustainable economies and environments. Program focus areas include environmental literacy and workforce development, healthy coastal ecosystems, sustainable fisheries and aquaculture and resilient communities and economies.
The fellowship is open to graduate students from a wide range of disciplines, including but not limited to environmental science, weather and climate, public health, engineering, communications, policy, education, legal studies and social sciences.
The application deadline is June 3, 2026.
Additional information and application materials can be found at:
https://seagrant.noaa.gov/prospective