Science Illustration Internship at Maryland Sea Grant

This internship offers experience in scientific illustration and communication of topics in the coastal and marine sciences.  This intern collaborates with researchers and subject matter experts at Maryland Sea Grant and the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science to illustrate a variety of complex scientific topics. The intern will have opportunities to engage in science translation, work with writers to pair illustrations with written copy, and collaborate with scientists working on Chesapeake Bay and coastal issues in Maryland alongside an experienced team of science communicators. We are looking for a student or recent graduate of a graduate- or undergraduate-level scientific illustration, design, and fine arts program.

This internship will support an intern for up to three months and includes a $3,000 stipend plus $1,000 housing allowance per month. The intern will be based at the Maryland Sea Grant office in College Park, Maryland. This position requires some in-person work, with the option for some remote work (hybrid model). The intern will also have opportunities to travel to and work at laboratories and other locations around the state.  Start date is flexible after Memorial Day. Maryland Sea Grant first hosted this internship in 2025, thanks to funding from the Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation.