The University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS) is pleased to announce the
UNOLS-MATE MARINE TECHNICAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
2025-2026 LONG-TERM INTERNSHIP
INTERNSHIP DATES: NOVEMBER 3, 2025 THROUGH MAY 22, 2026
DEADLINE TO APPLY: AUGUST 10, 2025
Please share this announcement with students and recent graduates you think would be interested and qualified.
Hosting Institution: This is an incredible opportunity to intern with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution’s (WHOI) National Deep Submergence Facility (NDSF) providing land-based technical support during the HOV Alvin overhaul period. Alvin is the world’s most renowned human occupied submersible, continually operating since its commissioning in 1964. For over five decades and 5000+ dives, Alvin has advanced our understanding of the Earth’s ocean environments, uncovering many significant scientific discoveries along the way. Alvin was recently certified to 6500m and now has the ability to explore over 98% of the ocean floor.
Internship Description: The selected intern will work full-time with engineers, technicians and other team members at the WHOI facility in Woods Hole, MA. The Alvin Group is interested in hosting a technically-inclined and responsible intern who enjoys understanding about and working with marine instruments and technologies. The ideal candidate for this internship is mature, motivated, and has a positive attitude. A foundational understanding and skill in electrical and mechanical engineering are highly desirable. UNOLS will pay a $600 per week subsistence stipend, a $200 per week meal plan, lodging, and pre-approved travel expenses. Internship projects will correspond with the objectives set by the hosting institution. A work plan will be established at the start of the internship and updated as needed.
To apply, read the requirements listed below, prepare your documents, and complete the online application:
NOTE: we recommend typing/saving short responses in a Word document, then copying/pasting them into the application form when you are ready to submit.
Requirements:
· Applicants should demonstrate a high interest in the field of Marine Engineering & Technology in support of oceanographic research.
· Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals or U.S. permanent residents.
· Applicants must be enrolled in or a recent graduate from an accredited higher education institution in the U.S.
· Applicants must be available full-time during the internship period.
· This is a long-term internship. Former MATE Interns who have completed a short-term internship may apply.
Required references and supporting documents (in PDF or Word format only):
· Contact information for three (3) professional references.
· Your most current professional resume (2-page maximum).
· A letter of recommendation from an instructor or a supervisor, preferably someone who has knowledge of your engineering/technical skills. If your professional reference prefers to submit a letter directly to the Program Manager, please share this link with them: 2025-26 UNOLS-MATE Internship Recommendation Form