"Some people can only dream of an opportunity to participate in a scientific adventure that could provide the know-how to be competent and comfortable in a science-related area. I took a scientific journey this summer at The University of New Hampshire through the Research and Discover." |
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RESEARCH & DISCOVER INTERNSHIPS
Research & Discover Summer Internships are available to college students in their junior year with relevant coursework in the Earth Sciences (can include coursework in environmental studies, biology, chemistry, mathematics, geology and other earth sciences) and strong academic records, who want to experience advanced university research in Earth, ocean and atmospheric sciences. Participants receive a generous stipend, as well as room and board.
There’s more....Following the first summer internship at UNH, participants will be encouraged to apply for a second summer internship held at the NASA-Goddard Space Flight Center. Following this second internship, participants will be eligible to apply for a two-year fellowship for graduate study at UNH.
Award Description
Award: Competitive summer stipend
Duration: 10 weeks
Dates
Current Internship Dates: June 9 - August 15, 2008
Application Deadline was March 3, 2008.
Interns will be notified by April 11, 2008.
How to Apply
Application materials:
• An official transcript from your school (obtain from your Registrar's Office)
• Two letters of recommendation from your professors
• 1-2 page essay including your education, career goals, and research interests
• Attach our cover page (supplied as an Adobe Acrobat file)
For a copy of Adobe Acrobat, 
Send these application materials to:
Research & Discover Program
University of New Hampshire
Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans, and Space
305 Morse Hall, 8 College Road
Durham, NH 03824
Fax: 603-862-1915