General Information
The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STPI) Internship Program offers undergraduate students and recent graduates the opportunity to conduct hands-on research at their laboratory in Panama. There, participants will not only get to learn more about fascinating projects in tropical research, but also engage directly with an international community of researchers!
The purpose of the STRI General Internship Program is to provide a place for internship applicants who are generally interested in STRI’s science to pursue a research experience with one of our scientific mentors based on their interests. Interns are selected based on merit and potential for achievement. We encourage you to review the projects listed on our Internship Opportunities page to find a match between your academic interests and a suitable research project overseen by STRI scientists. If have troubles identifying a suitable project, you could learn more about our scientific staff and research associates scientific interests on their webpages. Twice each year, a committee meets to distribute Federal funds and funds from generous donors who support our internship program. Certain funds are especially designated to support Latin American scholars. Applications are received through the Smithsonian Institution Online Academic Appointments system (SOLAA).
This internship provides a stipend to cover living expenses while at STRI (currently $1,250/month for up to 3 months, a total amount of $3,750 for stipend) and a round-trip coach airfare. Partial awards are occasionally given depending on funding availability. This internship does not include any research allowances.
Additional details can be found in theSTRI Program Guide.
Eligibility and Guidelines
Application is open to undergraduates and recent graduates from any nationality who are interested in the research areas represented by STRI scientists.
View STRI website for application details.
The application deadlines are February 15th and October 15th of each year.
Details:
Research Offering Type
Internship
Source
External
Contact Information
fellows@si.edu