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IRIS Undergraduate Internships in Seismology Program

Join IRIS for a hands-on seismology internship with leading researchers. Gain experience in geophysics, data analysis, and research techniques while receiving a stipend and travel funding. Apply by February 1 annually.

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IRIS Undergraduate Internships in Seismology Program

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  1. If so, consider applying IRIS Undergraduates Internships in Seismology Program!

  2. Physicist $105,430 (2010 Median) Entry degree = PhD Job outlook = 14% by 2020 (~ average) $82,500 (2010 Median) Entry degree = B.S (M.S) Job outlook = 21% by 2020 (faster than average) Geologist (GEOphysicist) Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

  3. Geologist (GEOphysicist) Electrical Engineer $87,180 (2010 Median) Entry degree = B.S Job outlook = 6% by 2020 (slower than average) • $82,500 (2010 Median) • Entry degree = B.S (M.S) • Job outlook = 21% by 2020 (faster than average) Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

  4. Geologist (GEOphysicist) Civil Engineer $77,560 (2010 Median) Entry degree = B.S Job outlook = 19% (slightly above average) • $82,500 (2010 Median) • Entry degree = B.S (M.S) • Job outlook = 21% by 2020 (faster than average) Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

  5. Source: AGI

  6. Conduct investigations with leading researchers at IRIS institutions. • Gain experience with state-of-the-art geophysical equipment, data and data analysis techniques. • Engage in the design and implementation of scientific investigations, help prepare publication of results, and defend scientific arguments.

  7. A weekly stipend ($700/week for 9 - 11 weeks). • Funding for travel to and from the orientation, the research institution, and any fieldwork. • Assistance securing housing at the host institution • Funding to present your results at a professional meeting

  8. Completed freshman year but not graduating spring semester • US citizenship or permanent resident status • 3.0 GPA • Two semesters of both Math & Physics • Prior experience or coursework in seismology or geophysics is not a requirement • Computer programming (Matlab, Mathmatica, C++, Java etc) is a plus Experience or coursework in seismology or geophysics is not a requirement for successful candidates.

  9. The annual deadline to apply is February 1

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