EarthLab Summer Internship FAQs
Who is eligible to apply for the EarthLab Summer Internship Program?
Applicants must be an undergraduate student at any of the three UW schools and colleges and must be currently enrolled in a degree granting program as of spring quarter 2025. Please note: Alumni of the EarthLab Summer Internship Program are not eligible to reapply.
Can I apply for more than one position?
No, you can only apply for one position.
I don’t have an environmental science background; can I still apply?
Yes, we encourage students from all disciplines to apply. Check position descriptions for any specific requirements.
Will my major or year in school impact the likelihood of my acceptance?
We welcome students from all disciplinary backgrounds and undergraduate years to apply. Check position descriptions for any prerequisites related to majors and other specific requirements.
Do you offer academic credit for this internship program?
No academic credit is offered.
How frequently will I receive payments from my total stipend?
Stipends will be disbursed regularly over the 9-week period.
Where can I find out more about the organizations hosting the internship?
Each position description includes a link to the hosting organizations.
How many students will be in the cohort?
There will be a total of 17 students in the cohort (note that some internships have multiple positions available).
Are the positions in person or remote?
It depends. Each position description indicates the options for in-person, hybrid or remote. The cohort meetings will be held weekly and in-person on Mondays from 9 am – 1 pm at the EarthLab office on the University of Washington Seattle campus.
When considering which internship to apply to, should I choose a program where I already have background experience or a program that is entirely new to me?
We recognize that one of the benefits of participating in an internship is to learn about subjects that may be unfamiliar to you. That said, please apply for whatever program excites you the most. Check position descriptions for any preferences related to majors and other specific requirements.
Are these internships open to graduating seniors or just undergraduates?
Applicants must be currently enrolled as undergraduates in a degree-granting program at a UW campus (Seattle, Tacoma or Bothell) as of Spring Quarter 2025.
I’m an international student. Can I still apply?
Students with F-1 and J-1 visas can participate in paid internships.
Do you have any internship opportunities available for grad students/post docs?
The EarthLab Summer Internship Program is only for UW undergraduates. However, there are several opportunities for grad students and post docs through EarthLab’s member organizations. These include:
– Science Justice Summer School with the Climate Impacts Group
– The 2025-26 Research Fellowship Program with the Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center
I’m not really sure how to make a résumé. Do you have any pointers?
We sure do! In fact, we created a Word Doc template that you can download and customize with your own experience to help ease the burden of making a résumé (maybe for the first time). You can find that here.
How do I submit my application?
The application is submitted as a Microsoft form. You must be logged into your Net ID UW account to access the Microsoft form.