Ocean Internship: Wetlands Institute CCRP

Ccrp Internship

CCRP interns receive mentorship from research scientists with a variety of specializations; contribute to long-term monitoring of salt marsh species; develop skills in experimental design, fieldwork, and data analysis as they conduct independent research projects; gain valuable hands-on experience working with wildlife; and build a vital foundation in science communication as they participate in public outreach activities and present their project results at our annual Intern Symposium.

CCRP interns will have the opportunity to participate in projects that may include:

• Diamondback Terrapin Research and Conservation
• Surveys of Coastal Breeding Birds
• Wetland Monitoring in Coastal Salt Marshes
• Delaware Bay Horseshoe Crab Research and Conservation
• Eastern Box Turtle Monitoring

The CCRP internship is expected to run for 10 weeks from late May to early August. Applicants must be available for the full duration of the program. The internship period in 2026 is expected to start no earlier than May 25 and end no later than August
4. Interns work a 40 hour/week schedule and are compensated at NJ Minimum Wage. Schedules may include weekends and holidays, early mornings and evening hours. Housing is not provided; applicants must live or be able to commute locally. Two years of college and reliable transportation are required. Students applying for a research internship should be completing their sophomore, junior, or senior year at a college or university and be interested in biological research as a career.

Learn more about this opportunity and how to apply.