This opportunity is curated through the UF TESI Environmental Leaders Network. Opportunities posted through the Network may not be affiliated with the Florida Museum or TESI, but are shared with UF undergraduate students who want to learn more about environmental research, education and outreach, and civic engagement. 

Host Organization

Florida Museum of Natural History

Type of Position

  • In person
  • Awards supporting up to 80 hours of work at $17.00/hr will be funded

Description

We are now accepting applications for the Spring 2025 Florida Museum Undergraduate Internship program (FMUIP), aimed at reaching UF students from a variety of majors and backgrounds.

This award program seeks to support undergraduate students by facilitating their work on museum-based internship projects.  Internships are to be focused on gaining experience in collections work, laboratory analysis, and/or fieldwork and scientific writing.  Project opportunities are indicated on the website linked below.  A  We anticipate funding for 12 students with support coming from the Department of Natural History and iDigBio.

Eligibility

  • Undergraduate students, including graduating seniors, enrolled at the University of Florida who can demonstrate how their involvement will expand the museum’s reach.
  • Students should not have had previous paid museum experience* or been in this internship before. Prior voluntary service does not disqualify.

Deadline to Apply

Sunday, November 17th

To Apply

For more information and application procedure, click here.