Biology Opportunities

This summer at the Wilderness Field Station, we’ll be running a COVID-responsive program that will take you deep into the wilderness of Northern Minnesota. Here’s a link to an informational…

The University of Maine is currently accepting applications to the Master of Science (MST) program for Fall 2021. Students complete a research thesis project under the direction of a STEM education faculty member to investigate a topic of interest in the teaching/learning of science or mathematics. You can learn more about the program and apply here.

St. Olaf is organizing a research symposium to be held on April 24, and they are currently accepting registration for presentations. You can learn more about the Midwest Interdisciplinary Symposium for Scientific Thought (MISST), which will include a keynote speaker and graduate school panel in addition to poster presentations, in this presentation. If interested in presenting, you can apply through this Google Form.

The Minnesota Zoo is now accepting applications for two different paid summer internships: one in butterfly conservation, and another in turtle and mussel conservation. Applications for both programs are due…

The Environmental Protection Agency is currently accepting applications for a life scientist/environmental engineer position based out of Chicago. See the full job details and apply here. Applications are due March…

The University of Cincinnati’s Biology department is now accepting applications for their 2021 summer research program in sensory ecology. Applications for this 10-week program will begin being reviewed on March 12th, and the final deadline for submission is March 24th. You can learn more and apply here.

Bonds of Union is a nonprofit seeking tudents and recent graduates to apply for their 2021 Ascend Teaching and Innovation (ATI) Fellowship. This 2-year, Cincinnati-based fellowship focuses on fostering a growth mindset and supporting social-emotional development in low-performing public schools. If interested, see here for more details and application information. The next round of applications is due March 1st.

The University of Nebraska is currently accepting applications for their Summer 2021 undergraduate research programs. They offer a variety of programs in subjects ranging from virology to bioenergy systems, and many other topics in between. See the program website for a full list of programs and details, as well as information on how to apply. Applications are due on March 1st.

“We are seeking a postgraduate fellow to join the laboratory of Dr. Grace Chen in the Department of Immunobiology. The Chen lab investigates the mechanisms and regulation of circular RNAs…

The RAY Diversity Fellowship is now accepting applications for their fellowship cohort. The goal of the RAY fellowship is to increase and facilitate environmental-related careers for emerging leaders of color. You can learn more and apply here, and applications are being accepted on a rolling basis through March.