OpenFieldFAU Coastal Marine & Estuarine Research Internship
Intensive summer research internship at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, pairing students with faculty scientists for hands-on marine fieldwork and aquaculture experiments.
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 in Marine Biology, Environmental Science, or Ocean Engineering (GPA 3.0+).
- English language proficiency
- English working fluency.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Transcripts, resume, and 500-word essay explaining marine research interests.
- Recommendation letters
- Two faculty letters of recommendation.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- 10-week summer research stipend of $6,000 plus on-campus housing allowance
- Application fee
- None
- Tuition / joining costs
- No tuition
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 28, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Florida Atlantic University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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