Science Management and Policy Internship

Maryland Sea Grant (MDSG) is excited to invite applications for a one-year, post-baccalaureate Science Management and Policy Internship. This position will offer experience working with an environmentally focused university organization dedicated to research, education, and outreach. As part of the internship, interns will be expected to complete 2-3 special projects, participate in several professional development trainings, and contribute to the administration of our main office. This experience will provide fundamental training for interns to transition to graduate school or the private, nonprofit, or governmental sectors. This internship may be extended for a second year, contingent on performance and available funding. 

Required Qualifications 

• Applicants must complete a bachelor’s degree in natural, social, or environmental sciences or policy by the end of the spring semester (June 2026). 
• This program is targeted at recent graduates (within 3 years of obtaining an undergraduate degree). Individuals with a master’s or other higher degrees are not eligible. 
• This position is hybrid with the expectation of regular, in-person work in College Park, MD. 

See our website for full details: https://www.mdsg.umd.edu/topics/science-management-and-policy-internship