Elevation Science Institute’s Field Internship Program is an opportunity for two interns to spend the summer enhancing their understanding of field paleontology techniques, contributing to active paleontological research, and developing the skills needed to facilitate a large-scale paleontological field expedition.

What Our Field Interns Do

 
 

Applications are due no later than midnight (ET), January 31, 2025.

**Interviews for top candidates will be held on February 13 & 14.**

Who May Apply

All applicants must be:

  • currently enrolled in or recent graduates of undergraduate or graduate studies in a paleontology-related field (biology, geology, etc.) at an accredited college or university.

  • U.S. Citizens (Federal laws and regulations simply make the process of hiring non U.S. citizens too difficult and complicated for our small organization to handle.)

 

General Information

Location

Base camp is located at the Yellowstone-Bighorn Research Association in Red Lodge, MT with field operations usually occurring in the Bighorn Basin along the MT/WY border between the Beartooth and Pryor Mountain ranges.

Duration

Typically ~June 19- August 13

Housing & Meals

Housing & meals at YBRA is provided to interns at no cost. Interns live in semi- private cabins at YBRA, and will have access to wi-fi, onsite laundry and limited refrigerator/freezer space. Meals and snacks acquired off site will be at the intern's cost, except in cases of Team meals. *Limited dietary restrictions can be accomodated by YBRA (vegetarian & vegan). Intern will be responsible for acquiring additional items at their own cost.

Compensation

Interns are paid $13/hour and expected to work 40 hours per week. Elevation Science will also provide up to $500 reimbursement for travel.

Opportunities At Other Organizations

There are dozens of internship and seasonal employment opportunities across the country available to undergraduate and graduate students in college, early-career professional paleontologists, and even some for enthusiastic high-school students. We have compiled the most comprehensive and detailed list of opportunites available anywhere - check it out! Please let us know if we’ve missed any, and check back often - new opportunities are announced all the time.