2026 Odum Internship in Field Ecology at Edmund Niles Huyck Preserve, Inc.

Dr. Eugene Odum, regarded as one of the founders of ecosystem ecology, launched his scientific career at the Huyck Preserve in the early 1940s as one of the first Research Fellows at the Huyck Preserve's biological research station. In honor of his legacy, the Huyck Preserve offers an internship for undergraduate students who are interested in conducting ecological field research. Interns work with scientific professionals, conduct and present original research, and gain valuable environmental education experience through involvement in our high school summer program.

Internship Summary

• This is a full-time, residential internship lasting six weeks from June 28 to August 8.
• Up to four highly qualified undergraduate students will be selected.
• The internship includes a $400 living expense stipend, and housing isprovided.
• Arrangements for college creditmust be made with the applicant’s home institution.

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