Internship Opportunities
Student internships provide opportunities for currently enrolled undergraduate students to get hands-on experience in the work of UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant.
Important Dates
The application period has closed and will reopen in early 2027.
Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant provides internship opportunities for undergraduate students from colleges and universities across the state. These internships are geared towards students interested in expanding their practical experience through public service, outreach, education, communications and scientific research. Students who want to learn more about environmental education, marine science, fisheries and aquaculture, water quality, sustainable landscapes, coastal hazards, water resources or stormwater management are welcome to apply for an internship. Depending on the student’s home institution, it may be possible to earn credit hours for internship work with Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant at one of our three locations; Athens, Savannah or Brunswick. Internships are offered seasonally, with 8-10 week Summer Internships opening annually.
2026 Summer Internships
- Marine Education (Savannah)
- Aquarium Science (Savannah)
- Public Programs (Savannah)
- Shellfish Research Lab (Savannah)
- Environmental Illustration (Savannah)
- Conservation and Restoration Horticulture (Brunswick)
- Seafood Outreach (Savannah)
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted via UGA Jobs.
For general questions about opportunities or application process, please email marineinternship@uga.edu.
If you’re interested in learning about the year-long Marine Education Fellowship, click here.
Experiential Learning Credits
Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant’s summer internships are approved Experiential Learning opportunities. Experiential learning gives students hands-on opportunities to connect their academic foundations to the world beyond the classroom. Any student applying for one of our internship opportunities can apply for experiential learning credits.
If you are an undergraduate student at UGA and you are considering applying for one of our internships, click here to find out about UGA’s Experiential Learning Scholarships. These scholarships support undergraduate students pursuing approved experiential learning activities.
International Applicants
For International applicants, in order to apply for this internship, you must be able to show you possess a valid student visa (F-1 or J-1) and I-20 form or DS-2019 form, and /or valid student immigration status in the U.S.