Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP)
Prairie Research Institute - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, Illinois
| Job Type | Paid Internship |
| Salary Details | $4,000 stipend + Funds to cover travel + on campus housing and meals |
| Deadline | Feb 10, 2025 |
In collaboration with the Graduate College’s Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP), PRI is offering hands-on summer internships that will enable undergraduate students from populations underrepresented in graduate study at Illinois to explore careers in applied science. This opportunity is open to students at any U.S. undergraduate institution.
During the 8-week summer program, interns will be immersed in hands-on field and lab projects, led by scientists from the Illinois Natural History Survey, Illinois State Geological Survey, Illinois State Water Survey, and Illinois Sustainable Technology Center. Interns will also participate in professional and career development activities and will learn about the pathway to graduate study.
Each summer intern will receive:
- a $4,000 stipend
- funds to cover travel to and from Urbana-Champaign
- on-campus housing and meals, plus supplies for workshops and symposiums
There are opportunities in atmospheric science and climate; biology, ecology, environmental science; geology; sustainable energy; and water supply and safety. For a full list of opportunities, please visit our SROP Announcement Page.
To learn how to apply, please complete our interest form. The application deadline is Monday, February 10, 2025.
To be considered, you must submit your application materials through the UIUC Graduate College SROP. The application deadline is Monday, February 10, 2025. If you have questions please contact Robin Warne at rwarne@illinois.edu
When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.
| Category | Ecology, Sustainability |
| Tags | Climate Change |
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