Science and Math

Participating in a science or math internship abroad is a great way to understand how research and problem-solving work in other locations, learn about different system models, and see how science and math work in a practical setting. Interning abroad is a great way to build soft skills, gain a better understanding of the larger field, and start considering interests for post-graduate study.

ISA Geology Internships
ISA Health Internships

Australia: Multiple Cities | Chile: Santiago | China: Shanghai | Ireland: Dublin | Japan: Tokyo | New Zealand: Multiple Cities | South Korea: Seoul | Spain: Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia |  Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City

Sample Companies and Organizations

  • Aquatic centers
  • Biotechnology companies
  • Breweries and wineries
  • Clinics
  • Consulting firms
  • Field stations
  • Marine research institutions
  • Medical research companies
  • Nongovernmental organizations
  • Pharmaceutical companies
  • Research laboratories
  • Science research institutions
  • Universities

Common Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Collect field samples
  • Data integration and quantitative risk assessment
  • Design and conduct research
  • Input, analyze, and code data
  • Observe lab practices and techniques
  • Participate in field work and survey analyses
  • Perform lab work and clinical analyses
  • Resource management
  • Study environmental impacts and develop conservation plans

Analytics/Data Science

  Limited placement opportunities

Biology

  Several placement opportunities

Biomedical Science

  Limited placement opportunities

Chemistry

  Limited placement opportunities

Ecology

  Several placement opportunities

Marine Science

  Limited placement opportunities

Neuroscience

  Limited placement opportunities

Nutritional Science

  Several placement opportunities

Statistics

  Limited placement opportunities

Zoology

  Several placement opportunities

Analytics/Data Science

  Several placement opportunities

Atmospheric Science

  Several placement opportunities

Biochemistry

  Several placement opportunities

Biology

  Several placement opportunities

Biomedical Science

  Several placement opportunities

Chemistry

  Several placement opportunities

Ecology

  Several placement opportunities

Geology

  Several placement opportunities

Marine Science

  Several placement opportunities

Neuroscience

  Several placement opportunities

Nutritional Science

  Several placement opportunities

Statistics

  Several placement opportunities

Zoology

  Limited placement opportunities

Analytics/Data Science

  Several placement opportunities

Biology

  Limited placement opportunities

Biomedical Science

  Limited placement opportunities

Ecology

  Several placement opportunities

Geology

  Limited placement opportunities

Marine Science

  Limited placement opportunities

Nutritional Science

  Several placement opportunities

Biology

  Limited placement opportunities

Biomedical Science

  Limited placement opportunities

Chemistry

  Limited placement opportunities

Analytics/Data Science

  Several placement opportunities

Biology

  Limited placement opportunities

Biomedical Science

  Limited placement opportunities

Ecology

  Several placement opportunities

Geology

  Limited placement opportunities

Marine Science

  Limited placement opportunities

Nutritional Science

  Several placement opportunities

Analytics/Data Science

  Limited placement opportunities

Atmospheric Science

  Limited placement opportunities

Biochemistry

  Limited placement opportunities

Biology

  Several placement opportunities

Biomedical Science

  Several placement opportunities

Chemistry

  Limited placement opportunities

Ecology

  Several placement opportunities

Geology

  Limited placement opportunities

Marine Science

  Limited placement opportunities

Neuroscience

  Limited placement opportunities

Nutritional Science

  Limited placement opportunities

Statistics

  Limited placement opportunities

Zoology

  Limited placement opportunities

Analytics/Data Science

  Several placement opportunities

Atmospheric Science

  Limited placement opportunities

Biochemistry

  Limited placement opportunities

Biology

  Limited placement opportunities

Biomedical Science

  Limited placement opportunities

Chemistry

  Limited placement opportunities

Ecology

  Limited placement opportunities

Geology

  Limited placement opportunities

Marine Science

  Limited placement opportunities

Neuroscience

  Limited placement opportunities

Nutritional Science

  Limited placement opportunities

Statistics

  Limited placement opportunities

Analytics/Data Science

  Several placement opportunities

Atmospheric Science

  Limited placement opportunities

Biochemistry

  Several placement opportunities

Biology

  Several placement opportunities

Biomedical Science

  Several placement opportunities

Chemistry

  Limited placement opportunities

Ecology

  Limited placement opportunities

Geology

  Limited placement opportunities

Marine Science

  Limited placement opportunities

Neuroscience

  Limited placement opportunities

Nutritional Science

  Limited placement opportunities

Statistics

  Limited placement opportunities

Zoology

  Limited placement opportunities

Analytics/Data Science

  Several placement opportunities

Atmospheric Science

  Limited placement opportunities

Biochemistry

  Limited placement opportunities

Biology

  Limited placement opportunities

Biomedical Science

  Limited placement opportunities

Chemistry

  Limited placement opportunities

Ecology

  Limited placement opportunities

Marine Science

  Limited placement opportunities

Neuroscience

  Limited placement opportunities

Nutritional Science

  Limited placement opportunities

Statistics

  Limited placement opportunities

Zoology

  Limited placement opportunities

Analytics/Data Science

  Several placement opportunities

Atmospheric Science

  Limited placement opportunities

Biochemistry

  Several placement opportunities

Biology

  Several placement opportunities

Biomedical Science

  Several placement opportunities

Chemistry

  Several placement opportunities

Ecology

  Several placement opportunities

Geology

  Limited placement opportunities

Marine Science

  Several placement opportunities

Neuroscience

  Limited placement opportunities

Nutritional Science

  Limited placement opportunities

Statistics

  Several placement opportunities

Zoology

  Limited placement opportunities

Biomedical Science

  Limited placement opportunities

Marine Science

  Limited placement opportunities

Neuroscience

  Limited placement opportunities

Nutritional Science

  Several placement opportunities

Analytics/Data Science

  Several placement opportunities

Statistics

  Limited placement opportunities

“The fact that I went to Australia for an internship has really set me apart from my peers and is always a topic of conversation when applying for jobs! The experience that I gained has taught me so much and helped prepare me for my current position!”

Shelby Light
Sydney

“As a result of this internship, I have secured a full time job back home in the states. I am sure that this international internship will potentially lead me to working in international equity.”

Veronica Gibson
London

“My internship in South Korea was extremely influential in my job interviewing process, and largely because of my internship experience, I just landed a job as a Content Editor with H&R Block. This internship was incredibly valuable not just for my personal experience, but it has definitely helped me in my career goals as well.”

Michaela Harding
Seoul

"Thank you so much for the help you gave both before and during my time abroad. You truly made the process less stressful and more enjoyable. You have made my study abroad experience truly wonderful!"

Parker Blair
Valencia