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Internships and Jobs in Water Resources
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2008-09 Application Form deadline 3/28/2008 2008
Internship Brochure - Spring 2008 program is similar to Spring 2007 program - amount is $3500 and deadline is 3/28/08 - (2 pages, pdf) 2007-09 Projects Proposed by Faculty (Best bet: Students, contact potential advisors directly to develop a project idea)
DELAWARE WATER RESOURCES CENTER (DWRC) UNDERGRADUATE INTERNSHIPS IN WATER RESOURCES provide a unique opportunity for undergraduate students and faculty to become directly involved in research and education programs that address water resource related issues of critical importance to Delaware and the Mid-Atlantic region.
Eligibility: For the spring 2008 application period, all undergraduate students enrolled at any institution of higher learning in the state of Delaware may apply, except for those graduating at the end of the spring 2008 semester. All students must have the active support of a faculty advisor and a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Program Details and Deadlines (Brochure and Poster): The DWRC will pay up to $3500 per undergraduate intern, paid as hours worked at $10 per hour up to a maximum of 350 hours. Internship projects must be completed by February 28th, 2009, with the final report submitted in April, 2009. Interns are also required to participate in a poster session at an undergraduate research conference in April, 2009. Academic credit for the internship is also possible but must be coordinated with the student’s faculty advisor. Faculty may not advise more than two interns concurrently and must provide matching funds consistent with DWRC guidelines, usually by committing a percentage of their time to the intern's project. The application deadline for DWRC fall internships is March 28, 2008. Application form must be accompanied by a copy of student's current unofficial transcript, current resume mentioning any special skills or experiences such as prior internships, research or education projects and laboratory or technical experiences, and a brief description (1-2 pages) of the research or education project proposed for this internship. The student's and faculty internship advisor's signatures are also required.
Types of Internships: DWRC general water resources internships are open to all eligible students and faculty at a Delaware institution of higher learning. Students must develop and conduct an internship project that is consistent with the DWRC’s overall research and educational interests listed below.
DWRC also offers co-sponsored undergraduate internships. Eligible students must develop and conduct their internship project with a faculty or staff advisor from one of the following co-sponsoring organizations: offers a co-sponsored internship specifically focusing on hydrogeology. Students can develop an internship project with researchers working on ground water supply, water quality, and other related geology or water resource topics. DNREC Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control One DWRC co-sponsored internship in soil and water conservation is available. Delaware State University faculty support internships in the areas of agriculture, natural resources, aquaculture, and aquatic ecology. offers a co-sponsored internship specifically focusing on water resource policy. UD College of Agriculture and Natural Resources: Two DWRC internships are available for projects in the departments of Animal and Food Sciences, Entomology and Applied Ecology, Bioresources Engineering, Food and Resource Economics, or Plant and Soil Sciences. An additional DWRC internship focusing on nutrient management and water quality is available for an internship project in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences. An additional DWRC internship focusing on soil - water quality relationships is available for an internship project in the Institute for Soil and Environmental Quality. UD College of Arts and Science Students
can develop internship projects in chemistry, economics, geography,
geology, political science, or other subjects closely related to water
resources. Students can develop an internship project in areas such as Chemical Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering. UD College of Marine and Earth Studies Students can develop an internship project in areas such as Marine Biology and Biochemistry, Marine Policy, Oceanography, or Physical Ocean Science & Engineering.
Water resources research and education topics of interest to the DWRC include:
Contact faculty, reach an agreement to work together, and identify your topic to investigate. Faculty may not advise more than two interns concurrently and must provide matching funds consistent with DWRC guidelines, usually by committing a percentage of their time to the intern’s project.
Interested in a water-related topic not listed here? Questions? Contact Maria Pautler, Program Coordinator, mpautler@udel.edu or 302-831-0847. General Undergraduate and Graduate Internships, Fellowships, and Career Planning InformationClick here to access a national database of internship opportunitiesFor information on internships, field work and summer job opportunities nationwide click here U.S. Office of Personnel Management Student Educational Employment Program U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Internship, Fellowship & Student Programs U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's NNEMS Fellowship Program U.S. Geological Survey, Student Employment Program The University of Delaware’s MBNA Career Services Center The University of Delaware’s Job Orientation Sessions and Campus Interview Program information The University of Delaware’s Career Services Center internship programs, internship data base and other career services Delaware State University Career Planning Services Other Agency Employment Links:Department of Natural Resources and Environmental ControlWater Environment Federation Department of Education U.S. Geological Survey U.S. Department of Agriculture U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation Service U.S. Environmental Protection Agency U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
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