The Delaware Environmental Institute will sponsor undergraduate research internships in environmental topics during the 2014-15 academic year.

DENIN internships

Undergrads invited to apply for environmental research opportunities by Oct. 3

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8:34 a.m., Sept. 17, 2014--The Delaware Environmental Institute is now accepting applications for up to 20 paid undergraduate research internships focused on environmental topics during the 2014-15 academic year. 

The purpose of the DENIN Environmental Scholars Program is to provide interested students with a sustained research experience over the academic year.

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Internships will be carried out during the fall, winter and spring semesters, beginning Nov. 1. Fall and spring semesters are a part-time commitment, while Winter Session is considered a full-time commitment for five weeks. Interns will receive a stipend of $3,000.

University of Delaware undergraduates from any major may apply; however, the focus of the research must be environmentally relevant. Students with an interest in climate, sea level rise, water quality, land use, soil contamination/remediation, environmental sensing/monitoring, economics, ethics or environmental justice, history or policy are especially encouraged to apply. 

Students will work with faculty mentors at UD who have agreed to provide a research experience, but they should also be comfortable working independently. They will present the results of their work at a symposium in May 2015.

“We expect students to identify a research topic and faculty mentor on their own before they apply,” said Jeanette Miller, associate director of DENIN. “But we have provided some tips and resources on the application website to help students identify and make contact with appropriate faculty.”

All applicants are required to have a minimum 3.0 grade point average and must be current sophomores, juniors or seniors. Applications are due by 5 p.m., Friday, Oct. 3. For complete information or to access application materials, visit the DENIN Environmental Scholars webpage.

For a video about the program, click here.

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