Applications due March 3rd! Mystic Aquarium & UConn Avery Point are currently accepting applications for their joint summer 2026 Research Experiences for Undergraduates Internship. Students are paired with a mentor either from Mystic Aquarium's research department or UConn Avery Point's department of marine science. The position runs from June 1st to August 7th, 2026. Accepted students will receive a $7000 stipend as well as an additional $175/week for living & food expenses. Travel and housing are also covered. For more information and to apply, please visit our website: https://www.mysticaquarium.org/research-and-conservation/research-experiences-for-undergraduates-2/. Applications require two letters of recommendation (at least one of which is from a college-level instructor), an unofficial transcript, and a short essay about how this specific opportunity will help shape your career goals.

Please contact reu@mysticaquarium.org or dlavoie@mysticaquarium.org with any questions.