Woods Hole Summer Internship

Woods Hole Summer Internship USA 2026 (Fully Funded)

Fully funded internship for students in engineering, science, biology, geoscience, oceanography, marine policy, mathematics, and geology. Covers housing, stipend, visa assistance, and travel.

Ten– to twelve‑week research experience in Falmouth, Massachusetts under the auspices of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI). Students pursue an independent research project guided by senior or scientific technical staff, participate in seminars, and join a hands‑on ocean sampling cruise aboard the R/V Tioga.

• Completed junior year at a college or university.
• Graduate before the internship starts.
• Interest or passion in ocean sciences, marine policy, or oceanographic engineering.
• Will provide a mid‑summer oral progress report.
• Will prepare a written report of research findings.
• Will present results via poster or public oral format.
• Enrolled in a three‑year bachelor’s program (or second year in the UK).
• Enrolled in a five‑year combined bachelor’s/master’s program (third year).

• Biology
• Science
• Geology
• Physics
• Oceanography
• Marine Policy
• Mathematics
• Geophysics

• Visit the Woods Hole Summer Internship official website.
• Complete the online application form.
• Ensure you meet the eligibility requirements.
• Submit all required documents.

• Current resume showing work experience and education.
• Two letters of recommendation (professors or other qualified referees).
• Unofficial transcript (PDF); an official transcript will be required if selected.
• Essay responses to the research statement questions (question list omitted for brevity).

• Travel allowance of $700 (≈58,000 INR) for round‑trip travel.
• Weekly stipend of $680 (≈55,000 INR) for 10–12 weeks.
• Accommodation in shared rooms provided by WHOI.
• Visa assistance for J‑1 visa paperwork.

The weekly stipend is $680 (≈55,000 INR) for the duration of the internship (10–12 weeks).

Additional support helps offset the cost of round‑trip travel to Woods Hole; allowance is $700 (≈58,000 INR).

Interns receive shared housing at WHOI—two single beds per shared unit.