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As we wrap up 2020, it's time for my semi-annual PAID science communications internship thread!
There are A LOT of unique opportunities open right now in areas from science writing to outreach to journalism. Feel free to share and add other opportunities too! #scicommjobs
There are A LOT of unique opportunities open right now in areas from science writing to outreach to journalism. Feel free to share and add other opportunities too! #scicommjobs
A reminder, you can get more background on this internship thread project and see my past scicomm internship threads here: https://code.likeagirl.io/where-to-find-science-communication-internships-53d7edea471e
. @aaas Mass Media Fellows
10-week summer program places science, engineering, and mathematics students at US media organizations
Deadline: January 1, 2021
Fellowship: June 2021 - August 2021
Pay: Stipend of $7000 and travel expenses to and from AAAS
https://www.aaas.org/programs/mass-media-fellowship
10-week summer program places science, engineering, and mathematics students at US media organizations
Deadline: January 1, 2021
Fellowship: June 2021 - August 2021
Pay: Stipend of $7000 and travel expenses to and from AAAS
https://www.aaas.org/programs/mass-media-fellowship
. @how2saveaplanet Podcast Internship
Gimlet Media/ @Spotify
Time period of internship: Feb-May 2021
Paid Full-time, work-from-home position
(I'm a big fan of this podcast, so had to include it!)
https://spotifyjobs.com/jobs/how-to-save-a-planet-internship-gimlet
Gimlet Media/ @Spotify
Time period of internship: Feb-May 2021
Paid Full-time, work-from-home position
(I'm a big fan of this podcast, so had to include it!)
https://spotifyjobs.com/jobs/how-to-save-a-planet-internship-gimlet
Science Club for Girls ( @SCFG) Communications Internship
20 hours per week
Funding: $17,000 for year-long position
Location: Cambridge, MA
Jan-Dec 2021 https://twitter.com/SCFG/status/1338975180484329475?s=19
20 hours per week
Funding: $17,000 for year-long position
Location: Cambridge, MA
Jan-Dec 2021 https://twitter.com/SCFG/status/1338975180484329475?s=19
The Scientist Internship Summer
Pay: $2,000/month for 4 months
Fully remote
Deadline: March 1
Science writing internship
https://www.the-scientist.com/freelance
Pay: $2,000/month for 4 months
Fully remote
Deadline: March 1
Science writing internship
https://www.the-scientist.com/freelance
European Organisation for Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere ( @ESO) 2021 Science Journalism Internship
Monthly allowance, travel covered
Applications accepted on a rolling basis
3 month internship
https://recruitment.eso.org/jobs/2019_0054
Monthly allowance, travel covered
Applications accepted on a rolling basis
3 month internship
https://recruitment.eso.org/jobs/2019_0054
Science News Summer 2021 Intern
Deadline: January 11, 2021
Pay: $16/hour
Full time June-September
Must be authorized to work in US
https://www.societyforscience.org/jobs-and-internships/science-news-internship/
Deadline: January 11, 2021
Pay: $16/hour
Full time June-September
Must be authorized to work in US
https://www.societyforscience.org/jobs-and-internships/science-news-internship/
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis ( @IIASAVienna) Science Communication Fellowship
Duration: May - September 2021
Pay: 5,170 EUR and travel to and from internship
Location: Vienna, Austria
https://iiasa.ac.at/web/home/about/workingatiiasa/vacancies/Vacancies.html?dontCachePage=1&jh=gm4kpmsc0uac889jfic38vxw1l73vva
Duration: May - September 2021
Pay: 5,170 EUR and travel to and from internship
Location: Vienna, Austria
https://iiasa.ac.at/web/home/about/workingatiiasa/vacancies/Vacancies.html?dontCachePage=1&jh=gm4kpmsc0uac889jfic38vxw1l73vva
STEM Advocacy Institute ( @STEMadvocacy) Undergraduate Science Communication Research Summer Internship Program
Virtual 8-9 week summer internship
3-4 hours per week
Pay: $400-500 Stipend
Deadline: Feb 8, 2021, but application review is on going https://stemadvocacy.org/summer-internship-program/?amp&__twitter_impression=true
Virtual 8-9 week summer internship
3-4 hours per week
Pay: $400-500 Stipend
Deadline: Feb 8, 2021, but application review is on going https://stemadvocacy.org/summer-internship-program/?amp&__twitter_impression=true
Radiant Earth Foundation ( @OurRadiantEarth) Science & Technology Communications Intern
Pay: $15/hour
Winter internship
Part-time https://radiant-earth-foundation.breezy.hr/p/64baf96d78e2-science-technology-communications-intern
Pay: $15/hour
Winter internship
Part-time https://radiant-earth-foundation.breezy.hr/p/64baf96d78e2-science-technology-communications-intern
Black Bear Educator Intern
American Bear Association
From the description, you take care of bears, record data, and teach people about them!
Deadline May 1, 2021
Pay: Up to $50/week stipend for qualifying individuals
Location: Orr, Minnesota https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-black-bear-educator-intern-orr-minnesota/3281535294
American Bear Association
From the description, you take care of bears, record data, and teach people about them!
Deadline May 1, 2021
Pay: Up to $50/week stipend for qualifying individuals
Location: Orr, Minnesota https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-black-bear-educator-intern-orr-minnesota/3281535294
Nantucket's Nature Center Aquarium Internship
Take care of animals and interact with visitors
Deadline: February 1st, 2021 11:00 PM EST
Compensation is paid, 3/4 time position with optional intern housing.
May-August, possible extension through September
https://www.mariamitchell.org/get-involved/internships/aquarium-internships
Take care of animals and interact with visitors
Deadline: February 1st, 2021 11:00 PM EST
Compensation is paid, 3/4 time position with optional intern housing.
May-August, possible extension through September
https://www.mariamitchell.org/get-involved/internships/aquarium-internships
Society of Physics Students Internships
Science writing opportunities
https://twitter.com/PhysicsToday/status/1338848056310173698?s=19
Program Dates: June 1 – August 6, 2021
Stipend: $5,000 salary, support for communiting costs, travel. Housing provided. Potential remote options.
Washington, DC
https://www.spsnational.org/programs/internships/program-details
Science writing opportunities
https://twitter.com/PhysicsToday/status/1338848056310173698?s=19
Program Dates: June 1 – August 6, 2021
Stipend: $5,000 salary, support for communiting costs, travel. Housing provided. Potential remote options.
Washington, DC
https://www.spsnational.org/programs/internships/program-details
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute Science Communication Intern
Deadline: February 22, 2021
Internship takes place June-August 2021
Pay not listed, but it is supported by a grant, so I'm guessing it is paid https://www.mbari.org/2021-intern-projects-and-mentors/
Deadline: February 22, 2021
Internship takes place June-August 2021
Pay not listed, but it is supported by a grant, so I'm guessing it is paid https://www.mbari.org/2021-intern-projects-and-mentors/
American Geophysical Union ( @theAGU) opportunities
3 month, paid...
Public Affairs Internship:
https://rew12.ultipro.com/AME1056/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*46CC22C87CCB3194
Graphic Design Internship:
https://rew12.ultipro.com/AME1056/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*4E8E7AEC4493AFBD
Talent Pool Internship: https://rew12.ultipro.com/AME1056/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*642E8EEFF0E1FD47
3 month, paid...
Public Affairs Internship:
https://rew12.ultipro.com/AME1056/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*46CC22C87CCB3194
Graphic Design Internship:
https://rew12.ultipro.com/AME1056/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*4E8E7AEC4493AFBD
Talent Pool Internship: https://rew12.ultipro.com/AME1056/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*642E8EEFF0E1FD47
Applications opening soon...
Based on past years, I would guess:
-The Economist Richard Casement internship will open in January
-The AAAS Minority Science Writers Internship will open soon
-Fermilab Science Writing Internship app is open Feb-March https://internships.fnal.gov/science-writing-internship/
Based on past years, I would guess:
-The Economist Richard Casement internship will open in January
-The AAAS Minority Science Writers Internship will open soon
-Fermilab Science Writing Internship app is open Feb-March https://internships.fnal.gov/science-writing-internship/
Have another paid #scicomm internship to share? Post it below!
And please share this with anyone looking for an entry point into science communication or anyone it might help. The impact of this thread is always because of you all! Thank you! https://code.likeagirl.io/where-to-find-science-communication-internships-53d7edea471e
And please share this with anyone looking for an entry point into science communication or anyone it might help. The impact of this thread is always because of you all! Thank you! https://code.likeagirl.io/where-to-find-science-communication-internships-53d7edea471e
