Health Sciences & STEM Internship Opportunities
American Museum of Natural History Fall Internship Program
Through a comprehensive learning program, interns develop the skillful art of initiating
engaging science conversations through interactive and reflective workshops. Museum
Education Experience Program (MEEP) interns initiate science discussions with the
Museum’s visitors using the halls as a launchpad. They go beyond conveying mere facts
to support our people in fostering a deeper understanding and connection to the science
content in exhibition spaces. Interested applicants should think of this as an internship
in Science Communication; you can combine your passion and curiosity about science
with your strong conversational skills to educate museum visitors.
Pay Rate: Stipend up to $2,500 / Academic Credit Available
DEADLINE: August 21, 2026
Brooklyn Yard Fall 2026 Internship Program
BNYDC’s Fall Internship Program connects college-attending students to a wide range
of paid internship opportunities with businesses within the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Over
the course of an 8-week session, students will be connected to Brooklyn Navy Yard-based
businesses and departments according to their future career interests, skill sets,
and educational background.
Pay Rate: $17/hr.
DEADLINE: August 21, 2026
CUNY Cultural Corps Spring 2027 Internship
CUNY Cultural Corps is a career development program that places CUNY students in paid
internships at cultural organizations throughout NYC. The program was started in collaboration
with the NYC’s Department of Cultural Affairs as an effort to create more diversity
and equity in NYC’s cultural sector. CUNY Cultural Corps works with a wide range of
students. From art history majors looking to get a behind the scenes look at museum
operations to accounting majors with a soft spot for the arts. We work with all majors,
backgrounds, and skill levels.
Pay Rate: $20/hr.
DEADLINE: September 31, 2026
CUNY Spring Forward (Spring 2027)
The CUNY Spring Forward 2027 Internship Program offers paid internships for CUNY undergraduates
who have never had a paid internship while in college. CUNY students gain real-world
experience in healthcare, STEM/Green, Marketing & Communications and Community & Social Services. Students are expected to work 15 hours per week between March and May during standard business hours (Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00
p.m.)
Visit the for eligibility requirements and more information.
Pay Rate: $20/hr.
BEST CHANCE DEADLINE: October 6, 2026
LAST CHANCE DEADLINE: October 13, 2026 (11:59 p.m.)
American Museum of Natural History Spring Internship
Through a comprehensive learning program, interns develop the skillful art of initiating
engaging science conversations through interactive and reflective workshops. Museum
Education Experience Program (MEEP) interns initiate science discussions with the
Museum’s visitors using the halls as a launchpad. They go beyond conveying mere facts
to support our people in fostering a deeper understanding and connection to the science
content in exhibition spaces. Interested applicants should think of this as an internship
in Science Communication; you can combine your passion and curiosity of science with
your strong conversational skills to educate museum visitors.
Pay Rate: $20/hr.
Application Dates: October 1 - November 10, 2026
LifeSci NYC
Led by the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and its , the City’s investment in life sciences will create, produce, and deliver dozens
of new cures and treatments, generating thousands of new jobs for New Yorkers—making
our city healthier and fairer. The program seeks to provide experience and training
for students and recent graduates interested in pursuing careers in the life sciences
industry, providing opportunities to work in a wide range of companies, from early-stage
startups to large pharmaceutical and biotech firms.
Pay Rate: $16/hr.
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New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
Are you looking to gain real-world clean energy experience and earn money through
a paid internship? By participating in New York State’s Clean Energy Internship Program,
you will gain hands-on experience in the growing clean energy sector as either a part-time
or full-time paid intern in one of many potential roles. New York State Energy Research
and Development Authority has ongoing internship opportunities. NYSERDA is helping
prepare the next generation of clean energy workers by funding internships for students
and recent graduates at New York State’s clean energy companies through the New York
State Clean Energy Internship Program.
Pay Rate: $17/hr.
Applications Accepted on a Rolling Basis
The Borgen Project Internship
The Borgen Project have several internship and volunteer openings that may be of interest
to you, these range from HR, PR/Marketing to writing and journalism. All internship
and volunteer programs provide experience in advocacy, mobilizing and fundraising,
coupled with real industry exposure and an insight into the nonprofit world. Borgen
Project remote internships are work from home roles, weekly deadlines must be met,
meetings will be held online and a weekly update of your progress submitted.
Academic Credit
Applications Accepted on a Rolling Basis
Maimonides Medical Center
From primary care to specialized care, Maimonides Medical Center is among the world’s finest hospitals and is the third largest independent teaching hospital in the nation.  The 705-bed facility is complemented by over 70 community-based health care centers.  An internationally renowned staff of over 600 physicians is supported by the most advanced technology.  Highly skilled nursing and support staff provide quality patient care, and interpretation is available in over 70 languages.  Maimonides is proud to have over 1700 volunteers and students serve its community each year.
Some Departments Include:
- Ambulatory Surgery
- Anesthesiology
- Breast Center
- Cancer Center
- Community Relations
- Finance/Accounting
- Human Resources
- Medicine
- Pediatrics
- Perinatal
- Pre-Admission Testing
- Surgery
- Urology
- Volunteer Services
- Wound Care
DEADLINE: Applications Accepted on a Rolling Basis
Melissa Riggio Higher Education Program
The Melissa Riggio Higher Education Program is a team of dedicated professionals focused on providing individuals with meaningful college experience, relationships and life. Currently, we are establishing a team of devoted college student mentors to provide support to students with intellectual disabilities. College Mentors will provide academic, internship, community and social supports to students enrolled in Melissa Riggio Higher Education Program.
Mentors are thoroughly trained and supervised by our program coordinator and are involved in a variety of activities with our students.
PART-TIME | FLEXIBLE | $15/hour POSITION
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED ON A ROLLING BASIS
To apply to these and additional internship opportunities, please visit Career Wave (Handshake):
Your resume MUST be approved by a Career Advisor to apply to these opportunities.
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