Woods Hole Summer Internship USA 2026-2027

o3schools; Falmouth (MA); On-site; USD 275,366 - 343,434; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly stipend of $680

Travel allowance of $700

Accommodation provided

Visa assistance

Job summary

o3schools offers a fully funded Woods Hole Summer Internship in Falmouth, Massachusetts for students in engineering, science, biology, and oceanography. Interns will engage in an independent research project and receive a stipend of $680 per week along with a travel allowance of $700.

This 10-to-12 week program includes participation in seminars and an ocean sampling cruise. Eligible candidates must have completed their junior year and show a strong interest in ocean sciences or related fields.

Qualifications

• Completed junior year at a college or university.
• Graduating before the internship starts.
• Will prepare a written report of research findings.
• Will provide a mid-summer oral progress report.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research project guided by senior scientific staff.
• Participate in seminars and hands-on ocean sampling cruise.

Skills

Interest in ocean sciences

Engineering

Biology

Mathematics

Marine policy

Education

Completed junior year at a college or university

Enrolled in a three-year bachelor’s program

Enrolled in a five-year combined bachelor’s/master’s program

Job description

Woods Hole Summer Internship USA 2026 (Fully Funded)

Fully funded internship for students in engineering, science, biology, geoscience, oceanography, marine policy, mathematics, and geology. Covers housing, stipend, visa assistance, and travel.

Program Overview

Ten– to twelve‑week research experience in Falmouth, Massachusetts under the auspices of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI). Students pursue an independent research project guided by senior or scientific technical staff, participate in seminars, and join a hands‑on ocean sampling cruise aboard the R/V Tioga.

Eligibility / Requirements

• Completed junior year at a college or university.
• Graduate before the internship starts.
• Interest or passion in ocean sciences, marine policy, or oceanographic engineering.
• Will provide a mid‑summer oral progress report.
• Will prepare a written report of research findings.
• Will present results via poster or public oral format.
• Enrolled in a three‑year bachelor’s program (or second year in the UK).
• Enrolled in a five‑year combined bachelor’s/master’s program (third year).

Internship Fields

• Biology
• Science
• Geology
• Physics
• Oceanography
• Marine Policy
• Mathematics
• Geophysics

Application Process

• Visit the Woods Hole Summer Internship official website.
• Complete the online application form.
• Ensure you meet the eligibility requirements.
• Submit all required documents.

Documents Needed

• Current resume showing work experience and education.
• Two letters of recommendation (professors or other qualified referees).
• Unofficial transcript (PDF); an official transcript will be required if selected.
• Essay responses to the research statement questions (question list omitted for brevity).

Benefits

• Travel allowance of $700 (≈58,000 INR) for round‑trip travel.
• Weekly stipend of $680 (≈55,000 INR) for 10–12 weeks.
• Accommodation in shared rooms provided by WHOI.
• Visa assistance for J‑1 visa paperwork.

Stipend

The weekly stipend is $680 (≈55,000 INR) for the duration of the internship (10–12 weeks).

Travel

Additional support helps offset the cost of round‑trip travel to Woods Hole; allowance is $700 (≈58,000 INR).

Accommodation

Interns receive shared housing at WHOI—two single beds per shared unit.