Woods Hole Summer Student Fellowship 2024 - Fully Funded

The Woods Hole Summer fellowship, situated in the USA, welcomes international students. It’s an opportunity for undergraduates worldwide, regardless of nationality, offering a paid fellowship experience. Participants will engage with a team of renowned scientists for a duration of 10 to 12 weeks. The Woods Hole Summer program covers food, meals, visa expenses, and a monthly allowance. Additionally, accommodation expenses are covered by the US government.

The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, a private research center, provides a unique educational chance to explore marine science and engineering at an advanced level.

Woods Hole Summer Student Fellowship Details

Item	Description
Program Name	Woods Hole Summer Student Fellowship
Host Institution	Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI)
Location	Woods Hole, Massachusetts, USA
Duration	10 to 12 weeks

Woods Hole Summer Student Fellowship

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Research Areas

Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Geology, Geophysics, Mathematics, Meteorology, Physics, Oceanography, and Marine Policy.

Financial Benefits

The fellowship covers the following expenses for the fellows:

Round-trip travel to and from Woods Hole
Housing in a dormitory on the WHOI campus
Meals in the campus cafeteria
A research stipend of $650 per week
Health insurance (if needed)
Visa assistance (if needed)

Eligibility Criteria

The fellowship is open to undergraduate students who meet the following criteria:

Available to international students worldwide, regardless of their home country.
Specifically open to undergraduate students.
Students pursuing a three-year Bachelor’s Degree Program (e.g., in the UK) should be in their second year of study.
Those enrolled in a five-year combined Bachelor/Master’s Degree Program must be in their third year of the program to be eligible.

Required Documents

A current CV or resume
A current unofficial transcript (an official transcript will be required if accepted)
Two letters of recommendation
A research statement that answers the following questions:
- How would a summer of research at WHOI benefit your education and career goals? (250 words max)
- What qualities and characteristics will you bring to the program as a result of your life experiences, jobs, and/or other activities? (200 words max)
- Have you previously been involved in research or other projects as part of your classwork, a job, or an internship? Give an example of where you have used learned skills or knowledge to solve a problem. (200 words max)
- What areas of marine research are you interested in and why? You may refer to a specific lab at WHOI or a general area. (200 words max)
- Optional: Is there anything else you would like to tell us about yourself? (200 words max)