The University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS) is pleased to announce the 

2025 UNOLS-MATE MARINE TECHNICAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

LAST DAY TO SUBMIT COMPLETED APPLICATION IS

MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 2025

This is an incredible opportunity to work onboard research vessels at-sea and in the shipyard, and be exposed to a wide range of marine technologies, equipment and marine technical professionals. Please share this announcement with students and recent graduates you think would be interested and qualified.

Internship Description: The U.S. Academic Research Fleet of UNOLS-designated research ships will host 1 long-term (approximately 6 months) and 12-14 short-term (2-12 weeks each) marine technical internships in 2025. Departure dates will depend on the schedule of each research cruise. We will first select candidates for internships starting in Winter, Spring, and then in Summer and Fall. Applications will stay on file the entire year until all positions have been filled.

The selected interns will work with marine technicians and other crew members on shore and at sea and learn how to operate and maintain a variety of scientific and navigational equipment in support of shipboard scientific research. The program will pay a stipend of $600 per week plus airfare, lodging and other approved travel expenses. Interns will work, eat, and sleep aboard the research vessel, and be provided lodging and a meal plan off ship as needed. Internship projects will vary from one hosting organization to another and correspond to the objectives set by each specific cruise mission. Shipboard sleeping arrangements vary vessel to vessel. Previous interns have worked on cruises to support science projects ranging from chemical oceanography to marine biology, seafloor mapping surveys, geological studies, ROV missions, and much more! Many successful internships have resulted in job offers.

Please email Maria Osiadacz, Program Manager, maria@unols.org, with questions about the program and life aboard research vessels.

To apply, read the requirements listed below, contact professional references, prepare your documents in advance, and complete the online application:

ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

DEADLINE TO APPLY: MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 2025

Requirements:

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals or U.S. permanent residents.
• A valid U.S. passport is required for internships that require international travel.
• Applicants must be enrolled in or a recent graduate from an accredited higher education institution in the U.S.
• Applicants should be interested in the field of Marine Technology in support of oceanographic research.  
• Previous time at sea is not required, but highly desirable. Being on a multi-week research cruise is not a good time to learn you are not able to manage motion sickness.
• Applicants may be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination and be tested before boarding the ship.

Required references and supporting documents (in PDF or Word format only):

• Contact information for three (3) professional references.
• Your most current professional resume.
• A letter of recommendation from an instructor or a supervisor, preferably someone who has knowledge of your technical skills. If your professional reference prefers to submit a letter directly to the Program Manager, please share this link with them: 2025 UNOLS-MATE Internship Recommendation Form

To download a PDF copy of this announcement: 

2025 UNOLS-MATE Marine Technical Internship Program Announcement

To continue receiving updated announcements: Internship Contact Form

Thank you so much for your continued interest in our program!