Opportunities

Apply now for the NOAA Explorer-In-Training internship opportunity!

Since 2009, NOAA Ocean Exploration and CPAESS/UCAR have hosted over 170 Explorers-in-Training. The program equips participants with skills to meet the current and future demands of the ocean exploration workforce, providing meaningful experiential learning opportunities that support NOAA Ocean Exploration's mission and inspire ocean literacy for the next generation.

The program features two internship options: (a) 2 to 4-week expedition-based opportunities and (b) 10-week summertime opportunities. The 10-week internships give students an opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge through long-term projects supported by NOAA Ocean Exploration mentors. The 2 to 4-week expedition-based internships involve participation in specific NOAA Ocean Exploration-supported expeditions, giving participants the chance to contribute to mission efforts while gaining tangible skills that can benefit their future pursuits.

For 2024, both 10-week summer internships and 2 to 4-week expedition-based opportunities will be available

The Explorer-in-Training Program offers multiple internship themes to reflect NOAA Ocean Exploration's diverse expertise, work products, and services. These themes are designed to be interdisciplinary and reflect the office's main focus areas while providing training in critical ocean exploration mission fields. 

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Applications accepted until January 31, 2024

A core part of the NOAA Ocean Exploration mission is to train the next generation of ocean explorers through internship and fellowship opportunities for students and early career professionals. One of the many ways that the office addresses this goal is through a partnership with the Cooperative Program for the Advancement of Earth System Science (CPAESS) , a community program of the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) , to coordinate opportunities for students to gain valuable experience in ocean exploration.