Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes (CW3E) 2026 Summer Internship
Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego
Interested in developing your research skills while working on cutting-edge water cycle science? Our summer internship program provides summer research opportunities to undergraduate students on projects regarding U.S. West Coast weather phenomena such as atmospheric rivers as well as offers hands-on field science. In addition to research, the CW3E Summer Internship offers professional development programming designed to help prepare our interns for whatever lies beyond their undergraduate experience. No prior research experience is required, so all undergraduate students with an interest in CW3E’s research areas are invited to apply!
Our paid 9-week program is expected to run from June 22nd to August 21st, 2026 (dates are tentative). Interns can expect to be paid $21/hour for 35-40 hours/week during the 9 week period. In addition, paid dormitory housing will be provided on the UC San Diego campus.
For more details about the 2026 CW3E Summer Internship Program, please check our webpage. The last day to submit applications is January 15th. Applicants can expect to hear back in early March.