2027 SCIPP Summer Internship Host Application 
The Southern Climate Impacts Planning Program (SCIPP), a NOAA Regional Integrated Sciences and Assessments (RISA) team, is thrilled to announce an opportunity to host an undergraduate student intern for 10 weeks during summer 2027. This internship presents a unique opportunity for organizations in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas to enhance their capacity in addressing climate-and weather-related challenges while benefiting from the skills of motivated undergraduate students. Hosting an intern offers the chance to tackle specific organizational needs, such as: developing strategies to address vulnerabilities to extreme weather, collecting data to assess risks, improving how weather and climate effects are incorporated in city or organization plans, developing messaging to help a community prepare for extreme events, etc.

SCIPP is seeking specific project ideas that can be completed by a summer intern that would benefit your community or organization, and align students' academic knowledge with practical, real-world projects. SCIPP will provide hourly compensation for the student, and our staff will assist in defining a project that is both meaningful and achievable within the internship period.

Don't miss out on this worthwhile opportunity! If interested, please complete the application form below by end of day on November 16, 2026 for consideration as a host organization. If your application is successful, SCIPP will send follow up communication to briefly discuss your intended project and eventually match your organization's needs with the skills and abilities of an undergraduate student intern. 

For questions or clarification, please contact SCIPP's Program Manager, Caylah Cruickshank (caylahc@ou.edu).

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Email *
Name (First & Last) *
E-mail Address *
Organization/Affiliation *
Phone Number  *
City/town and state of the host office (i.e.: The location in which the student intern would work). *
Is your organization able to host a student intern for a minimum of 8 weeks (maximum of 10 weeks) during summer 2027? Hosting requirements include: providing general guidance and mentorship to the student throughout the project, in-person office space, and use of a laptop or desktop computer for the duration of the internship.  *
Can your organization provide dedicated office space and a laptop or desktop computer for the student intern? *
In a short paragraph or two, please describe your organization’s intended project(s)/need(s) within the weather and climate context. Identify how a student intern can assist with meeting said need(s). Note that if selected, this text may be used to help advertise the position to the undergraduate students. 

Examples (for reference):
A) [Insert county government name] is currently in the fourth year of their five-year Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP). They are seeking a detail-oriented and driven intern to help gather, analyze, and document crucial climate data for their next plan update. Your work will support efforts aimed at preparing for and reducing the impacts of climate-related challenges in the community. Through collaboration, research, and documentation, the intern will help ensure that the hazard content of the HMP remains accurate, up-to-date, and prepared for future updates, and that [insert county government name] continues to implement effective mitigation strategies. This is a great opportunity for those interested in hazard mitigation planning and disaster preparedness.

B) [Insert non-profit name] is seeking a dedicated intern to assist with their research program for high school students. The program focuses on weather and climate research, particularly in underserved and coastal communities around [insert location]. The project emphasizes water, flood management, and air and soil quality, offering a hands-on opportunity to contribute to research efforts in the city. Intern responsibilities will include fieldwork, data analysis, community outreach, and report writing. As an intern, you will help increase [insert non-profit name] research capacity and support the development of their program for high schoolers. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a tangible impact in youth science education, as well as work with other student groups.
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Example skills and expertise that the undergraduate students will provide to the community partner includes: GIS technical assistance, climate data analyses and/or synthesis, report writing, logistical coordination for meetings, data entry, field work, outreach, science communication and more. Which of these skills align most closely with the needs of your organization? Check all that apply. *
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How might having an intern help your organization meet a weather- and climate-related need that you cannot currently meet with existing resources? *
Upon the conclusion of the internship, each host organization will be contacted to schedule a private, 30-minute follow-up call/interview regarding their internship experience. This is a requirement for internship participation. Do you agree to participate in this brief internship exit interview?  *
Please provide any additional information you think we should know regarding your participation as a summer internship host.
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