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Internships, Fellowships, and Student Programs available at EPA
EPA has developed the following excellent programs to provide interesting opportunities for new talent:
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Temporary student employment with the Federal Government 
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Student Environmental Associate Program and Diversity Initiative |
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National Network for Environmental Management Studies (NNEMS) |
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Tribal Lands Environmental Science Scholarship Program |
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Presidential Management Intern Program (PMI) |
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EPA's National Center for Environmental Research and Quality Assurance (NCERQA) |
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Resident Research Associateship Program (NCERQA) |
Student Environmental Associate Program and Diversity Initiative
EPA's Office of Environmental Justice is sponsoring the 1998 Student Environmental Associate Program and Diversity Initiative, a cooperative venture between EPA and the Environmental Careers Organization. Last year, EPA sponsored 114 students from a wide variety of communities and tribes across the country. Each student completed a paid, full-time, on-site training opportunity of three to six months. These talented Associates were drawn from a culturally diverse pool of over 2000 students based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities and stated interest in pursuing an environmental career. To obtain an application for this program, please contact: The Environmental Careers Organization, Inc., 179 South Street, Boston, MA 02211, (617) 426-4783.
National Network for Environmental Management Studies (NNEMS)
NNEMS is a comprehensive fellowship program managed by the Environmental Education Division of EPA. The purpose of the NNEMS Program is to provide students with practical research opportunities and experiences.
Each participating headquarters or regional office develops and sponsors projects for student research. The projects are arrow in scope to allow the student to complete the research by working full-time during the summer or part-time during the school year. Research fellowships are available in Environmental Policy, Regulations, and Law; Environmental Management and Administration; Environmental Science; Public Relations and Communications; and Computer Programming and Development.
NNEMS fellows receive a stipend at a level determined by the student's level of education and the duration of the research project. Fellowships are offered to undergraduate and graduate students. Students must meet certain eligibility criteria.
Complete application information and materials can be obtained in the Career Service Center (or equivalent) of participating universities. No application materials will be sent directly to students. The application deadline is December 20 of each year for all projects in the coming year. For more information, write or call: Sheri Jojokian, NNEMS National Program Manager, U.S. EPA (1707), 401 M Street, SW, Washington, DC 20460, (202) 260-5283.
Tribal Lands Environmental Science Scholarship Program
This program's intent is to enable Native Americans to work for the environmental protection of tribal lands by assisting them in their pursuit of environmental science degrees. Full-time junior, senior, and graduate students with a minimum GPA of 2.5 are eligible to compete for the $4,000 scholarships. Students must be majoring in an environmental discipline, including (but not limited to): Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biology, Toxicology, Environmental Economics, Chemical Engineering, Hydrology, Biochemistry, or Entomology. Students compete based on grade-point average, knowledge of Indian culture, commitment to environmental protection, character and leadership ability, level of study, and work experience.
EPA works with the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) to select the scholarship winners. Students wishing to apply should do so through AISES, which has chapters on many college campuses and may be contacted at 1630 30th Street, Suite 301, Boulder, CO 80301 or on (303) 939-0023. Applications must be postmarked by June 15 of each year.
Presidential Management Intern Program (PMI)
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) sponsors the PMI Program. To obtain information on this program, call OPM at (202) 606-2525.
EPA's National Center for Environmental Research (NCER)
EPA's National Center for Environmental Research (NCER) operates several programs which seek to improve educational opportunities for promising young people. The program's focus is to motivate talented students to pursue environmental careers, and enrich the experience of currently practicing environmental scientists and engineers through visiting scientist programs. NCER operates a toll-free help line for information on all of its programs. The toll-free help line is available from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, eastern time, at 1/800/490-9194. The current program offered through NCER:
Resident Research Associateship Program
This government-wide program enables post-doctoral and mid-career technical professionals to work as visiting scientists at federal laboratories, including EPA, for periods of up to three years. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent. The National Research Council operates this program nationally.
For more information contact:
RRAP Program Office
National Research Council
2101 Constitution Avenue
NW, Washington, DC 20418
202/334-2760 (phone) and 202/334-2759 (fax)
EPA-RRAP Program Manager
NCER (8723) U.S. EPA
401 M Street SW
Washington, DC 20460
202/260-3616 (phone) and 202/260-0211 (fax)
Contact the RRAP program office for details on deadlines.