Institute at Brown for Environment and Society

Opportunities for Undergraduate Students

IBES funds a variety of programs for undergraduates, including our competitive Voss Environmental Fellowships; annual high-quality, curated summer internships; and funding for summer research experiences.

Summer '23 Research

 

IBES funded 20 undergraduate research and internship experiences in summer 2023. Here are a few of the students' stories in their own words.

IBES ENVS Summer Research & Internship Award 2024

No longer accepting applications for this academic year

IBES has some funding available for substantive summer research and internship experiences in fields relevant to the Environmental Sciences and Studies (ENVS) concentration at Brown.  These awards are for ENVS concentrators who were not eligible to receive university funding, or whose applications for funding were not accepted (ie. LINK, UTRA, Royce, Voss). 

Voss Undergraduate Research Fellowships in Environmental Science and Communication

No longer accepting applications for this academic year

Voss Fellowships are the premier training and funding opportunities for undergraduates interested in environmental research at Brown, offering awardees a large stipend, plus additional funds for related expenses. They are open to rising seniors in any concentration who intend to pursue a summer project that will become the framework for their honors thesis.  

IBES Summer Internship Program

No longer accepting applications for this academic year

The Institute at Brown for Environment and Society (IBES) has partnered with environmental organizations to offer paid summer internship experiences for Brown University undergraduate students. These awards allow students to explore career options and engage in experiential learning activities outside of the classroom. Please note - IBES will provide the intern with a stipend in place of a salary paid by the organization. 

Other Brown Funding Opportunities Available to Undergrads

ENVS Concentrator Travel Funding Request Form

ENVS Concentrator Research Funding Request Form