As part of its mission to train the next generation of ocean explorers, scientists, engineers, and communicators, the NOAA Ocean Exploration hosts students in the Explorer-in-Training Program. These interns gain valuable, interdisciplinary experience in ocean exploration while collaborating on NOAA Ocean Exploration projects and expeditions. Explorer-in-Training internships enable students to increase their competitiveness for educational and career opportunities in ocean-related fields.
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Meet students who have participated in opportunities supported by the NOAA Ocean Exploration, from sailing on research expeditions, learning mapping operations, supporting science teams, or building policy and outreach skills.
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Check out the NOAA Office of Education website, as well as the opportunities below.
The Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program recognizes outstanding scholars and encourages independent graduate level research—particularly by female and minority students—in NOAA mission-related sciences of oceanography, marine biology and maritime archaeology, including all science, engineering, and resource management of ocean and coastal areas. NOAA Ocean Exploration hosts a limited number of scholars, as opportunities are available.
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The EPP/MSI Undergraduate Scholarship Program provides scholarships for two years of undergraduate study to rising junior undergraduate students majoring in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields that directly support NOAA's mission. NOAA Ocean Exploration hosts a limited number of scholars, as opportunities are available.
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The Hollings Scholarship Program provides successful undergraduate applicants with awards that include academic assistance (up to $9,500 per year) for two years of full-time study and a 10-week, full-time paid internship during the summer at a NOAA facility. NOAA Ocean Exploration hosts a limited number of scholars, as opportunities are available.
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The Sea Grant Knauss Fellowship provides a unique educational experience to graduate students who have an interest in ocean, coastal and Great Lakes resources and in the national policy decisions affecting those resources. The Fellowship matches highly qualified graduate students with "hosts" in the legislative and executive branch of government located in the Washington, D.C. area, for a one year paid fellowship. NOAA Ocean Exploration hosts fellows as opportunities are available.
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Visit this page to learn about the variety of opportunities to get involved with NOAA, from federal positions to opportunities for students, educators, and volunteers as well as contracting and funding opportunities.
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NOAA’s student opportunities database includes searchable opportunities for students of any level — from kindergarten through high school, undergraduate and graduate, and recent graduates. Opportunities include one-day events, summer internships at NOAA, multi-year fellowships, and more.
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Interested in working on a NOAA vessel? Check out this page to learn more about opportunities with the NOAA Office of Marine and Aviation Operations, including serving as a wage mariner.
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Interested in serving as a commissioned officer in the NOAA Corps, one of the nation's seven uniformed services? Check out this page to learn more about the Corps and to apply.
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