McKenna Summer Environmental Internship
The Katherine Mabis McKenna Foundation Summer Environmental Internship is a University-wide program that supports students who conduct environmental research during the summer, primarily but not exclusively with a focus on the West Branch of the Susquehanna River. At completion of their projects, students are expected to complete a brief report for the faculty committee and the McKenna Foundation. They are also expected to present their results at the Kalman Student Research Symposium on campus in the spring following the summer research.
Applying for an Internship
To apply, students must submit a research proposal written in consultation with a research adviser and the completed application form.
More information about the research proposal and finding an adviser are below.
Submit proposal materials to: Carilee Dill, cad022@bucknell.edu
Proposal Deadline (summer 2022 internships): Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022
Awardees will be announced approximately two weeks after the deadline.
More Information:
Proposal Requirements
Student Stipends
The program supports from eight to 11 students with $4,500 summer stipends. Stipends are awarded on a competitive basis by a faculty advisory committee. Students are expected to work full-time for approximately 10 weeks and can receive free (but taxable) housing from the University during their summer research. Successful applicants are also eligible to receive up to $500 funding for needed materials and services associated with the projects. Advisers must clear such expenditures in advance with Professor Ellen Herman.