Internship Opportunities
The intern program at the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute provides an opportunity for college students and postgraduates to obtain hands-on experience in fish and wildlife sciences and related fields. Intern positions are unpaid, please see each individual listing for the required hours and for the required commitment length. Prior to the termination of the internship, the student will be expected to present a 15- to 20-minute seminar to FWRI staff describing some aspect of the student's intern experience.
Calendar of Internship Opportunities
| Program | Supervisor | Sep-Dec 2025 | Jan-Apr 2026 | May-Aug 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Coastal Wetlands Research (St. Petersburg) |
Radabaugh |
Filled |
0 |
1 |
|
Fisheries-Independent Monitoring (Apalachicola) |
Marotta |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Florida Biodiversity Collection (St. Petersburg) |
Fuchs |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Genetics (St. Petersburg) |
Tringali |
1 |
0 |
1 |
|
Sea Turtle Migration Research - Laboratory (St. Petersburg) |
Ceriani |
4 |
4 |
4 |
|
Sea Turtle Nesting Research (Melbourne) |
Ceriani/Sanchez |
0 |
0 |
2 |
|
Sea Turtle Nesting Research (Tequesta) |
Ceriani/Long |
0 |
0 |
2 |
| Furman |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Steidinger Scholars
This program provides paid internship opportunities to enable a diverse body of students to consider careers in fisheries or wildlife science. The program is open to all recent high school graduates or new college students (years 1-2) of all genders from all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. Women and students from historically underrepresented racial and ethnic groups are encouraged to apply.
Jen Eells Small Animal Research Internship
This opportunity is for a highly motivated individual to assist the Terrestrial Mammal Research Subsection with various projects on Florida’s land mammals across the state. Intern will be paired with researchers to learn field methods used to investigate mammal ecology, population biology and conservation.