Research internships run for approximately 12 weeks during the summer time: June – August. The exact start and end time of the internship will vary depending on the research project and the intern’s availability. Students applying for our research internships will submit a short proposal (five pages or less) on a specific topic/question chosen from a list of projects of interest to the Sanctuary, or the applicant can choose to develop his/her own research question. The list of research topics/questions provided is updated every year.

Topics for 2024 Research Internships

Students applying for a research internship will submit a short proposal (five pages or less) on one of the topics/questions listed here, which are selected from a list of projects of interest to the Sanctuary:

• Accessing the Archaeological Collections of Jug Bay:
• Determining Use of Sanctuary Meadows by Butterflies and/or Native Bees:
• Measuring Stream Discharge and Total Suspended Solids of Different Stream Reaches Found at the Jug Bay Emory Waters Nature Preserve:
• Characterizing the Pollinators of Two Marsh Plants of the Jug Bay Tidal Freshwater Marshes:
• Choose Your Own Research Topic:

To read more about the research topics, visit https://jugbay.org/internships-2/

Application Requirements

Qualified applicants should submit the documents listed below via email to Patricia Delgado at rpdelg88@aacounty.org

• A short proposal (five single-spaced pages or less that include a title, introduction, literature review, methodology, and cited literature);
• One-page resume;
• Copies of unofficial transcripts;
• Two letters of recommendation.

Internship Requirements

The successful applicant is expected to fulfill the following requirements during the time of the internship:

• Develop an expanded, detailed research project;
• Conduct independent research with support from the project mentor;
• Develop a final report;
• Give a presentation at the Jug Bay’s Annual Volunteer Picnic;
• Write an article for Jug Bay’s newsletter, “Marsh Notes,” or our website summarizing research findings.

Financial Support

The Friends of Jug Bay will provide a stipend totaling $4,000; two equal installments of $1,500 will be given during the first two months of the internship. A final payment of $1000 is made upon receipt of the final report. Interns should expect to work approximately 12 weeks during the summer (June through August).

Transportation: Applicant must provide his/her own transportation.

To submit your application or for more information contact:

Patricia Delgado at rpdelg88@aacounty.org

To read more visit: https://jugbay.org/internships-2/