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SERC Summer Internships 2027
SERC summer internships place students in environmental research labs and projects at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, including the REU track, with applications through SOLAA.
| Amount / funding | Summer internship support (stipend details on the SERC programme pages — not stated on the fetched how-to-apply page; the REU track is a paid NSF programme per programme notices) |
|---|---|
| Deadline | Application window mid-November to 15 February (SERC how-to-apply page); the 2027 Science Writing page confirms 15 February 2027 for summer 2027 |
| Start date | Summer 2027 (REU track 7 June to 30 July 2027 per programme notices) |
| Level | BSc, MSc |
| Funding type | stipend-only |
| Field | 06 Environment & Sustainability |
About this scholarship
SERC summer internships place students in environmental research labs and projects at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, including the REU track, with applications through SOLAA.
Minimum requirements
Summer internship at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center across its research labs and projects, including the REU track (REU dates 7 June to 30 July 2027 per programme notices); application via SOLAA with essay, CV, transcript and at least one recommendation letter
Application checklist
- Application via SOLAA (window opens mid-November)
- Essay of 2-4 double-spaced pages addressing the four set questions
- CV or resume
- Academic transcript (unofficial preferred)
- At least 1 recommendation letter (trigger the SOLAA email request via the envelope icon)
- Top 3 internship topics selected
Application tips
- Create the SOLAA account days before the deadline — the system lags on the final night and old accounts may need password resets
- Do not wait for references before submitting: references can upload after you submit, but they must meet the deadline
- Do not submit duplicate applications; withdraw an incorrect one before submitting a corrected version
- Note the how-to-apply page still says select year 2026 for summer 2026 — follow the current SOLAA year dropdown for summer 2027
Always verify deadline, amount and eligibility on the official page before applying. Values marked ESTIMATE are based on a previous cycle and are not confirmed for the current round.
Tags: environmental science, ecology, marine science, coastal science