This year (2023) five internships of 2 months each are offered in the period April-September 2023. The internships are intended for Bachelor students (year 2-3) and are open for students from all universities in Finland. Breaks for attending e.g. university field courses are possible. The interns will participate in a range of research activities, including both field and laboratory work. PhD students/post docs are also involved as mentors for the interns.
The tax-free scholarship is 1500€ per month. In addition to the grant, the foundation will pay for accommodation at the station and moderate travel costs.
Tvärminne Zoological Station, founded in 1902, belongs to the Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences, University of Helsinki, Finland. It serves as a centre for a large variety of high quality biological research, carries out environmental monitoring, and offers facilities for visiting scientists, field courses, symposia and seminars. The area is characterised by an exceptionally high number of different biotopes and species richness.
Applications should include a short Letter of interest (1 page, in English) describing why you are interested in the internship, your goals and aspirations, and your experience and skills. Also send a brief study CV listing the courses attended and provide the name and contact details to one referee. Please indicate the time period you would be available to work.
The deadline for applications is 28.2.2023. Applications should be sent as one single pdf-file to joanna.norkko@helsinki.fi.