


The Inclusive NOAA Fisheries Internship Program helps to build a diverse and inclusive workforce of scientists and managers.
Our Inclusive NOAA Fisheries InternSHip (IN FISH) is a partnership program between NOAA and research partners in academia and non-governmental research institutions. It is a 10-week paid undergraduate internship for U.S. citizens in an NOAA or partner institution marine research lab or marine resources program office.
The internship is a 10-week experience that includes a 2-week course available for credit through the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and 8 weeks of project experience working with a mentor in science or management. A $5,000 stipend is provided to each participant, with tuition and course supplies also covered.
The IN FISH Program is modeled after the Woods Hole Partnership Education Program and Alaska Partnership Education Program internship programs. The structure can vary due to program needs, for example, student interests, program format (virtual, in-person, hybrid), or laboratory location. The basic structure will consist of:
All undergraduate students who are enrolled in an undergraduate program at the time of the application period and are U.S. citizens and U.S Nationals are eligible to apply and participate.
We’re lining up our opportunities for 2023, which are listed here. The list will be updated as we get more feedback from mentors and students. For other project ideas, review the research projects IN FISH students completed in 2021 and 2022.
If you apply to the 2023 program, indicate on your application which mentors or projects interest you. If you secure a spot, we will take your interests into account when we match students with mentors. Soon after we extend offers in March, we will make matches and put students in touch with their mentors to discuss potential projects.
Application packets must include:
Once you submit your application through the application portal, the references you listed in field #21 will be emailed and asked to submit their letters of reference directly to us. Be advised that once you submit your application it can not be edited. However, you can submit a new application to include any changes or updates. The program will review and consider the most recent application submitted. Returning users can login to retrieve their saved responses.
For more questions/concerns, please email Darius Johnson.
In our second year, IN FISH had 15 students from four countries and/or U.S. territories, 12 states, and 13 different colleges and universities in 11 states. Project topic areas range from climate science, endangered species, fisheries, and habitat to public policy, fishing community resilience, seafood marketing, and Indigenous knowledge.
In each profile, students outline their project, explain why it's important, and—always the most compelling part—share insights they’ve gained into marine science as a career during their time with us
If you experience any technical difficulties or have questions about the program or application process, please contact our Academic Programs Office’s Help Desk. Please include the following in the subject line of your email, “IN FISH 2023 Application Help – [Your first & last name].”