Gap Year Options: Fellowships and Residencies in Environment

Fellowships and Residencies provide structured opportunities to develop specific skills, whether in research, environment, public service, or other fields. These programs often offer mentorship and hands-on experience, helping students gain clarity on their future career paths.

Forest Research Assistants Program: The Resource Assistants Internship is a rigorous and immersive, paid internship for individuals who are interested in conservation, natural and cultural resources, research and development, or other careers.

Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans: Provides merit-based funding for New Americans, immigrants and children of immigrants, who are poised to make significant contributions to US culture, society and academia.

Green Corps: 1 year paid program where members receive training on grassroots environmental organizing and then support in connecting with full-time employers such as Sierra Club, 350.org, U.S. PIRG, etc.

SolarCorpsFellowship Program: Join GRID Alternatives at this pivotal time in our mission toward an equitable transition to clean energy that includes everyone. If you are interested in hands-on experience in the solar industry and value a renewable future, our SolarCorps Fellowship is an incredible opportunity to be a part of a non-profit organization with diverse programming founded on people-first solutions.

Student Conservation Association: Database for conservation opportunities  

Iowa Lakeside Laboratory: Owned by the state of Iowa and operated through the Board of Regents, we seek to provide science classes and research opportunities for university students, and offer Outreach Programs and provide services through the state universities.