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; high-quality, curated summer internships; and funding for summer research experiences.

Summer Internships

 

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

IBES/SPRINT Summer Internship Program

The Institute at Brown for Environment and Society 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. Explore career options and engage in experiential learning activities outside of the classroom.

Partners have Included:
  • Audubon Society of Rhode Island, Stormwater Innovation Center
  • Blue Forest
  • George Wiley Center
  • The Nature Conservancy of Rhode Island
  • Orion Magazine
  • The Providence City Council
  • Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, Office of Air Resources
  • Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, Bureau of Natural Resources
  • Sabin Center for Climate Change Law, Columbia Law School
  • University of Miami Center for Ethics & Public Service

Voss Fellows Program

The Voss Fellowship Program is the premier training and funding opportunity for undergraduates interested in environmental research at Brown University. Open to rising juniors and seniors  in any concentration, the fellowship awards a large stipend and provides research funds to support independent projects. Students from fields in STEM, the social sciences, and the humanities who wish to pursue research that addresses climate, environmental, or sustainability challenges are encouraged to apply.