Arctic Internship Fellowship

Please note: For summer 2021, Arctic Internship Fellowship funding will be available for virtual research or internship experiences. If you are planning to participate in an in-person internship or research opportunity, please note that undergraduate students are prohibited from international or domestic travel to U-M Travel Restriction destinations. We will accept funding applications for in-person experiences, but PICS will follow U-M policies and funding will not be distributed if by the decision deadline of after the applicant's internship or research is set to take place in a U-M Travel Restriction destination.

Due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, all travel must follow current guidelines, which are detailed in the International Institute Travel Policy.

About

The Arctic Internship Fellowship provides funding for University of Michigan undergraduate students to complete internships that students secure from reputable organizations, to create independent student-designed research projects, to intern virtually with the Inuit Circumpolar Council-Alaska (ICC-AK), or to intern virtually through a research internship with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Arctic and Northern Studies Program.

Past applicants have studied in disciplines that include: anthropology, chemistry, environment, ecology, evolutionary biology, history, international studies, medical anthropology, neuroscience, political science, and public policy.

Grants of up to $2,000 to will be awarded to a limited number of students. Funding can be used by the student to pay travel and living expenses. These funds are primarily intended for students working unpaid, but if students are being paid, it is possible to receive funding to offset expenses not covered by the host organization.

Eligibility

Undergraduate students at the University of Michigan from any department may apply. Students graduating in winter/spring/summer of 2021 are not eligible to apply.

Options for Fellowship

Students can secure their own internship from a reputable organization with a focus on the Arctic
Students can create an independent Student-Designed Research Project
Student can intern virtually with the Inuit Circumpolar Council-Alaska (ICC-AK)
Students can intern virtually through a research internship with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Arctic and Northern Studies Program

Application Process

Students should apply for this fellowship opportunity via MCompass. Please clearly indicate which option of the Arctic Internship Fellowship you intend to pursue in your MCompass application.

Funding

Funding for all positions in the Arctic is available from PICS.

Deadline

Applications are due on Monday, March 8, 2021.

Contact Information

is-fellowships@umich.edu

Read more about the internships, research, and projects of past Fellows.

U-M College of LSA International Travel Policy

All U-M students traveling abroad for university-related purposes (i.e., participating in study, research, or internship programs organized or supported by LSA departments/units or for which LSA in-residence credit is granted) are bound by the College of LSA International Travel Policy.

To receive funding/credit for their international experiences, students are required to:

Register their travel in the MCompass Travel Registry
Purchase U-M’s Travel Abroad Health Insurance and upload card to MCompass
Provide contact information in case of emergency on MCompass
Submit a safety plan if traveling to a U-M Travel Warning/Restriction destination. (Safety plans must be submitted at least 3 weeks prior to departure and MUST be approved before funding can be released)

Learn more about the requirements and find travel resources on the LSA Travel website. You can also find additional resources on Global Michigan.