OpenFieldYale School of the Environment (YSE) Summer Research Internship
Ten-week mentored summer research fellowship at the Yale School of the Environment conducting field investigations at the Yale-Myers Forest in forest ecology, carbon dynamics, and hydrology.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Undergraduate student currently enrolled in environmental science, forestry, or ecology with 3.3+ GPA.
- English language proficiency
- English language proficiency.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Personal statement demonstrating interest in forest ecosystem dynamics or climate mitigation.
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of recommendation.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Living stipend of USD $5,500 plus campus housing allowance for a 10-week summer environmental research project
- Application fee
- No application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- No tuition charges; direct fellowship.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027 (Summer cohort deadline)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Yale University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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