Environmental Studies & Sustainability
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Are you looking for a hands-on experience out in the field (literally) evaluating wind power? Want to get your hands dirty in the lab researching soil and testing pH? Maybe you're into environmental advocacy but you'd rather keep your hands clean. Whatever it is and however you want to contribute to our planet, we're behind you 100% of the way.
Check out some of the many internship opportunities students have had in the past! The lists below aren't exhaustive, so let your IES Internships Representative know if you'd like additional placement examples. While exact placements can vary each year, once you confirm your place in a program, the on-site Internship Coordinator will work closely with you to find an internship placement based on your interests. Learn more about how the application and internship process works.
Sustainable Energy
Internships Abroad
A intern in Dublin worked for an energy supply company specifically focused on the operations and upkeep of a functioning wind farm and rolling out solar power throughout Ireland. The intern not only supported the assessment of wind and solar power expansion, but also participated in site visits around the country.
Environmental Research
Internships Abroad
An intern in Shanghai worked for an environmental studies research center, where they developed solutions for water, air, and soil without chemicals.
- Energy supply company in Dublin, specifically focused on the operations and upkeep of a functioning wind farm and rolling out solar power throughout Ireland
- Environmental studies research center in Shanghai developing solutions for water, air, and soil without chemicals
- German aerospace and green-industry manufacturer in Shanghai designing the future of China’s green energy products
- Materials engineering company in Shanghai working on the development of new materials for construction through 3-D printing
- Santiago-based, global power company and one of the principal integrated operators in the world’s energy and national gas industries
- Educational science center for children in Cape Town
- Center in Vienna for European environmental policy and legislation
- Non-profit in Rome that pursues the safeguard of nature
- Vienna-based consultancy focusing on sustainability in business
- Energy supply company in Dublin, specifically focused on the operations and upkeep of a functioning wind farm and rolling out solar power throughout Ireland
- Environmental organization in Berlin bridging the private and public sectors and society
- Environmental studies research center in Shanghai developing solutions for water, air, and soil without chemicals
- NGO in Shanghai advocating for nature conservation in China
- Non-campaigning organization in London located within a university research office that connects people and ideas to preserve the Thames Estuary
- Nonprofit preserving Cape Town’s unique and biodiverse natural heritage through education, training, and conservation initiatives
- Non-campaigning organization in London located within a university research office that connects people and ideas to preserve the Thames Estuary
Examples of Environmental Studies & Sustainability Internships Abroad by Location
Environmental Studies & Sustainability internships abroad are available in Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America. Can you imagine yourself working in one of our incredible locations? Our staff are excited to find the perfect placement for you. Don't see your ideal internship listed? We're always adding new employers to our network of internships placements, so connect with an IES Internships Representative to learn more!
My interest in the ideas and passion that were shared during the [internship] guided me to decide to finish my academic journey by getting a masters degree in
Environmental Engineering.
