The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is offering highly qualified students with a professional experience through their newly established Science in Action summer training program.  This is a fully funded 8-week summer training that provides students with the opportunity to study with world-renowned scientists to gain hands-on experience working on cutting edge research in many areas including:  Food Science, Crop Production, Plant Genetics and Breeding, Entomology, Natural Resources, Bioproducts, and Engineering.  Based on successful completion of the first year, students may have an option to complete a second 8-week internship the following summer.

Internships will be offered at each of the following locations:  Albany, California; Hilo, Hawaii; Corvallis, Oregon; and Tucson, Arizona.  All application materials must be postmarked no later than January 31, 2018 and sent to Science-in-Action, c/o Chandra Holifield Collins, 2000 E. Allen Rd., Tucson, AZ. 85719.  

Applicant Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be a U.S. citizen or have Permanent resident status
• Currently be enrolled and have completed at least one year of attendance at a 4-year HSI
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale)
• Major in an area of study associated with agriculture; horticulture; forestry; food science; nutrition; natural resources; or related sciences
• Complete Program Application
• Provide official transcripts and 2 Letters of Recommendation

Internship Benefits

• Hands-on Laboratory and Field Experience
• Location Mentor
• Potential College Credit
• Paid Salary
• Funding for housing and location(s) assistance
• Round trip airfare

For more information on the program and to access the application, please see the attached materials.

Questions concerning the Science in Action Summer Program can be addressed to Juan Alvarez at juan.alvarez@osec.usda.gov.

Kind regards,
Juan