A group of students observing a fish stock release from a DNR truck

Apply now to host a 2026 Michigan Sea Grant summer intern!

Our internship program funds undergraduate students to work on summer Great Lakes stewardship and research projects with businesses, local governments, state and federal agencies, or environmental non-profits around Michigan. Interns can work with academic faculty if their project also involves strong partnership with an organization outside the school.

Michigan Sea Grant provides the intern stipends, while host organizations provide supervision, mentoring, and a 50% match (can be in-kind support, such as staff time, office space, travel support, etc).

Now through December 5, apply to include your proposed project in the pool of ideas for next summer’s interns! Learn more here and and contact us at [email protected] if you have questions.