Description

RIOS is an undergraduate research program that will introduce you to an active and collaborative ocean research environment. With support from the National Science Foundation, you will conduct ocean research over a paid, 10-week summer internship offered by the Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. Continuing undergraduate students pursuing majors in environmental sciences, engineering, geology, biology, physics, or mathematics are encouraged to apply. Undergraduate interns will participate in professional development activities and career mentoring. The internship supports student stipends, housing and travel to and from the program. Interns who participate in RIOS work directly with mentors drawn from an internationally recognized faculty, high caliber research facilities, at multiple coastal sites. Through independent projects and team research experiences, students focus on process-oriented concepts and techniques applicable in any marine ecosystem.

https://marine.rutgers.edu/rios/

Application deadline: January 27, 2026

Program dates: June 1--August 7, 2026