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CFRF summer 2026 internship opportunity

The Commercial Fisheries Research Foundation is pleased to offer a part-time, paid summer internship for an undergraduate or graduate student or recent graduate. Learn more and apply below to spend the summer doing applied research with the commercial fishing industry!

Applications are due March 27th.

Timeframe and Compensation:

This internship is offered from May through August 2026 with flexible start and end dates. The selected intern will receive at least $18/hour for 20 hours a week.

Eligibility: 

  • This internship is open to:

    1. Upper-level undergraduate students or graduate students focused on marine science or a related field.

    2. Those who have received a degree less than a year ago are also welcome to apply.

  • The selected applicant must be available to work in person at the CFRF office in Kingston, Rhode Island.

  • One of the major challenges to increasing the number of underrepresented persons as professionals in ecology is providing them with a sense of belonging. A goal of this internship is to work towards changing that by providing a student from an underrepresented group in fisheries science with a sense of belonging at the Commercial Fisheries Research Foundation. Please note in your cover letter if you are from one of these groups.

To Apply: 

Submit the application form below, including a cover letter, resume, and contact information for an academic or professional reference, by March 27th, 2026.

Questions: 
Contact David Bethoney at dbethoney@cfrfoundation.org or 401-515-4662.

The Commercial Fisheries Research Foundation is always interested in hearing from people looking for career opportunities in areas related to the Foundation’s administrative work. This includes general office work, program management, bookkeeping, accounting, business management, and communications. Please feel free to send us a letter of introduction and your resume at any time. If and when positions arise that match your experience and interests, we will contact you. Letters of introduction and resumes can be sent to Teresa Winneg, CFRF Business Manager – twinneg@cfrfoundation.org.