InFish - 2025 Application

Reminder: All undergraduate students enrolled in an undergraduate program at the time of the application period and are U.S. citizens are eligible to apply and participate.

Short answers to the questions are fine. We are not looking for formal essays, and we urge you to keep your answers short and focused – just give enough detail to answer the question.

Questions with a red asterisk (*) are required before your application can be submitted.

Appendices I-IV are optional, and the information will not be used in the selection process. The information from these questions will be used to place interns in locations where they can have good experiences and to ensure the IN FISH Program is meeting its goals.

Upon completion of this application and acceptance to the IN FISH Program, NOAA will grant permission for the student to enroll in a credit-bearing course (ENVS 488J and/or ENVS 488A) at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES). This course will be transferable to other institutions. UMES is a accredited by Middle States Commission of Higher Education.

Application Deadline: February 3, 2025

1. First Name *

2. Last Name *

3. University or Academic Affiliation *

4. Email Address *

5. Phone Number *

6. Your preferred pronouns. *

8. Date of expected graduation * +

9. What is your Major and any Minors? *

10. Name of your faculty advisor *

11. Are you a US Citizen? *

Yes

No

12. Date of High School graduation * +

13. Are you a first-generation college student? A first-generation college student is someone whose parents did not complete a 4-year college or university degree. *

Yes

No

I don't know

14. Do you have or have you received a Federal Pell Grant? *

Yes

No

I don't know

15. Previous intern experience is not a requirement, but the selection committee would like to know what you have done in previous summers. Please list bullet points of any previous summer activities, jobs, volunteer opportunities, etc and also briefly describe what the experience entailed. (Click the "+" sign to get another field). *

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16. What do you plan to do when you graduate – in the first year or two after graduation, and over the next five to ten years? *

17. Assume for a minute that you are participating in the program. Complete the following sentences: At the end of the summer, I will be satisfied with the Program if. . . *

18. Complete the following sentences: At the end of the summer, I will be disappointed with the Program if. . . *

19. NOAA's Mission is science, service and stewardship: (a) To understand and predict changes in climate, weather, ocean and coasts; (b) To share that knowledge and information with others; and (c) To conserve and manage coastal and marine ecosystems and resources. Keeping NOAA’s mission in mind, why are you interested in participating in NOAA’s IN FISH program (no more than 100 words). *

0/100 words

20. IN FISH is dedicated to increasing diversity in the marine and environmental sciences. We seek students from a variety of backgrounds who can be productive, contributing members of a student group and/or research laboratory or resource management team. What are one or two personal traits or life experiences you will bring to add value to the IN FISH cohort? *

0/300 words

21. IN FISH seeks students who have demonstrated resilience in the face of challenges. Please share a challenging event you faced and how you responded. *

0/300 words

22. May we share your application with other NOAA programs that might be interested in your candidacy? *

Yes

No

23. Required Documents: Combine all documents (Cover Letter, Unofficial Transcript, and Resume/CV) into one PDF file and upload it here. IN FISH! is designed to encourage students considering careers in marine and/or environmental science and resource management – such as researchers, teachers, resource managers, or environmental stewards. Please attach a cover letter (one-page, 12 pt font) telling us about yourself, your abilities, interests, and your reason for wanting to do this summer internship program and how it will contribute to your overall career goals. *

24. Please identify and list two individuals who can write reference (LOR) on your behalf. (Note: Your references will receive a notification to upload the LOR). Please Note: Your letters of reference should be from people who know you well. One should be from a college faculty member if possible. The other can be from a faculty member or from someone you have worked or volunteered with (not a relative): coaches, employers, etc. and can include professors, coaches, people you have worked or volunteered with, etc.
You might tell your references a little about the IN FISH program and why you want to participate. The IN FISH program seeks students who are diligent, committed, flexible, able to work in a variety of settings, and are able to solve problems and overcome obstacles. While the IN FISH program appreciates students with previous research or management experience, we are equally interested in promising students who may not have had the opportunity to participate in research or management programs. *

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25a. Email Address of 1st Reference *

25b. Email Address of 2nd Reference *

Appendix I. What is your ethnicity or race? (Click all that apply) Note: Applicants are not required to provide demographic information. Any data on race will not affect selection.

Appendix IIa. Which of the following topics are of most interest to you? Please select and rank all that apply, with “1” being the most interesting topic.

	Aquaculture
	Marine Sciences (Marine Biology, Fisheries Ecology, Habitat Science, Protected Resources Research)
	Oceanography (Biological, Chemical, Physical)
	Environmental and Ecological sciences
	Resource Management (Policy, Regulation, Habitat Protection, Fisheries Management, Enforcement)
	Social Sciences (Economics, Sociology, Anthropology, Human Dimensions Research)
	Education, Outreach, Communications
	Information Technology (Database Management, Data Access, Web Development)

Appendix IIb. I would be most served by a project that has a majority of this type of work (select all that apply):

Appendix IIc. I would prefer a project that did not rely on a majority of this type of work (select all that apply):

Appendix IId. If you were to choose between two types of mentors, which would you prefer (choose one)?

A mentor who provides frequent instruction, guidance and check-ins

A mentor who sets expectations and allows me to work independently

No preference

Appendix III. If you participate in the 2025 program, the IN FISH staff will match you with a mentor and you will do a research or management project at NOAA Fisheries or one of the partner institutions. Review the 'Potential Projects & Mentors' on the 2025 IN FISH website, indicate at least three projects you find most interesting, and let us know in no more than two sentences why these projects interest you. Note: IN FISH does not guarantee to match you with any particular mentor, but the staff will consider your interests when making the student/mentor matches. This question is optional - you do not need to indicate a desired project(s).

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Appendix IV. Do you have a car or other means of transportation?

Yes,

No

Appendix IV. What is your gender identity? (Requested for housing purposes)

Appendix VI. Please provide your permanent address.

Appendix VII. Please provide your high school Name, City, State.

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