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Science Illustration Internship
Maryland Sea Grant is accepting applications for our Science Illustration Internship. This internship offers experience in scientific illustration and communication of topics in the coastal and marine sciences.
Eligibility: We are looking for a graduate or undergraduate student or recent graduate of a scientific illustration program.
Stipend and Location: This internship will support an intern for up to three months and includes a $3,000 stipend plus $1,000 housing allowance per month. The intern will be based at the Maryland Sea Grant office in College Park, Maryland. This position requires some in-person work, with the option for some remote work (hybrid model). The intern will also have opportunities to travel to and work at laboratories and other locations around the state.
Start date is flexible within June-early July.
Project Description: The science illustration intern will design visuals with the goal of explaining scientific concepts for non-scientist audiences. Visuals may include diagrams, plant and animal illustrations, and infographic-style designs paired with text. Selection of projects will depend on timing, availability of researchers/experts, and the illustrator’s interests. The illustrator will work closely with members of Maryland Sea Grant's communications team, as well as a variety of subject matter experts and researchers funded by and working with Maryland Sea Grant. The intern will have opportunities to engage in science translation, work with writers to pair illustrations with written copy, and collaborate with scientists working on Chesapeake Bay and coastal issues in Maryland alongside an experienced team of science communicators.
Applications are due on June 6. To apply for this opportunity, make an account on our application portal. The application requires the following components:
- Cover letter
- Work sample
- Resume
- Two references
Funding for this opportunity is made available through a grant from the Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation.
Questions? Contact Annalise Kenney: akenney@mdsg.umd.edu
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