Pursuing a significant summer research internship? PEI offers just that!
The Princeton Environmental Institute (PEI) invites undergraduate students to delve into environmental research this summer, offering a wide array of internships focused on topics such as energy, climate, sustainable development, health, conservation, and sustainability. These opportunities often involve collaboration with affiliated centers like the Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment.
Internship Descriptions
In the realm of energy and climate, interns may contribute to research on sustainable energy technologies, renewable energy sources, and their interactions with policy, economics, and human behavior. Projects can encompass work on next-generation solar photovoltaics, artificial photosynthesis fuels, and other clean energy innovations, with hands-on learning opportunities through fieldwork and device fabrication common.
PEI also supports internships addressing environmental issues in health and conservation using multidisciplinary approaches, although specific project details may not be explicitly listed.
Funding Opportunities
For students seeking funding for unpaid internships, resources such as the Summer Social Impact Internship (SSII) Fund, which supports eligible summer internships at nonprofits or similar organizations offering environmental or social impact work, can provide financial assistance.
Application Information
Internships are typically posted on Princeton's official channels affiliated with PEI or partner centers like the Andlinger Center. For those seeking a more tailored experience, students may design their own internship with a Princeton professor.
For student-initiated internships, such as the one in Gorongosa National Park, Mozambique, applications can be made on a rolling basis until positions are filled. It is recommended that interested students regularly check the PEI and related centers' websites, as well as Princeton's career resources, for the latest internship opportunities and application instructions.
Encouraging Exploration
As the deadline for applications to established PEI internships approaches on March 27th, we encourage readers to consider embarking on a research internship next summer. These experiences offer invaluable opportunities to contribute to environmental research, gain hands-on experience, and broaden your understanding of the complex challenges facing our world today.
[1] Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment, Princeton University: https://acee.princeton.edu/ [2] Summer Social Impact Internship (SSII) Fund, Princeton University: https://www.princeton.edu/ssii/ [5] Princeton Undergraduate Announcement, Career Services: https://www.princeton.edu/ua
- To broaden your research skills and contribute to environmental science, consider applying for undergraduate research opportunities at the Princeton Environmental Institute (PEI) this summer, which include projects focused on energy, climate, sustainable development, health, conservation, and sustainability, offering hands-on experience in advanced topics like next-generation solar photovoltaics and artificial photosynthesis fuels.
- For those seeking to delve into environmental-science through education and self-development, fiscal support for unpaid internships through resources like the Summer Social Impact Internship (SSII) Fund is available for eligible students, further facilitating the pursuit of environmental research and social impact work during the summer.
