Internships & Research Opportunities

Welcome!  This page is updated periodically as notifications of internships and research opportunities are received. Some are summer opportunities, and some are post-graduation opportunities.

Information regarding the SLU Summer Fellowship or the Tanner Fellowship programs can be found on the SLU Student Research page.

We also suggest that you search the American Psychological Association and the National Science Foundation for Summer Internships or Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU's).

Current postings:


Ramapo for Children

Ramapo for Children is a New York-based non-profit organization that serves children, adolescents, and young adults with diverse needs and abilities, including those on the autism spectrum. We offer numerous unique job and internship opportunities in our summer and year-round programs on our Rhinebeck, NY campus. Through summer jobs and internships at Camp Ramapo, our residential camp program, students learn to support individuals with a wide range of abilities, while learning about themselves along the way.

2024 Summer Job and Internship Opportunities at Camp Ramapo:

An exceptional, unmatched professional opportunity to make a difference in the lives of neurodiverse youth, while gaining invaluable skills and knowledge.

As Ramapo staff members or interns, summer camp counselors and program instructors will:

  • develop the skills needed to support young people who have a range of needs and abilities
  • benefit from evidence-informed training in our renowned Ramapo Approach
  • learn how to create inclusive environments that celebrate strengths and foster belonging, adapt to individual needs, and encourage positive behavior 
  • earn up to six college credits through our on-site college course, "Fieldwork in Special Education"
  • receive free room and board on our beautiful, 240-acre campus, along with a stipend and travel bonus

to learn more about Ramapo for Children, visit https://ramapoforchildren.org/ or contact Sophie Yolowitz at syolowitz@ramapoforchildren.org


Camp Baker

We're seeking passionate and engaged undergraduate-level professionals interested in working clinically with kids! Camp Baker is a therapeutic summer camp for kids with mild to moderate ADHD. Our approach mixes treatment and skills building with traditional summer camp activities like swimming lessons, nature walks, sports, and more!

Summer 2024 training opportunities: For more detail, click here 

  1. Undergraduate Counselor - $3000 stipend
  2. Teaching Assistant - $3000 stipend
  3. Graduate Counselor - $4000 stipend
  4. Graduate Classroom Teacher/School Psychologist - $5000 stipend

Benefits of working for Camp Baker include:

  • Extensive training and experience with evidence-based treatment models
  • Over 200 hours of clinical experience
  • Stipend available for all positions
  • Opportunities for additional training beyond Camp

MU Alcohol Research Training Summer School & Internship (MU-ARTSS)

University of Missouri’s MU-ARTSS Program is designed for undergraduate students interested in alcohol research and possible careers as alcohol researchers. The Department of Psychological Sciences at the University of Missouri (MU) hosts a diverse cadre of psychologists dedicated to research into the etiology and course of alcoholism and related disorders. MU-ARTSS professors represent a wide array of expertise in the science of alcohol and addiction including genetics, personality, psychopathology, social and affective neuroscience, and social network analysis. Students participating in the MU-ARTSS program are part of the larger MU Undergraduate Summer Research Internship Program which hosts approximately 100 students from universities and colleges across the nation every year. Students participating in the program develop a research abstract and create a poster to present at the Summer MU Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievements Forum. 

MU-ARTSS is structured into a week-long didactic program providing an intensive introduction to alcohol research followed by an 8-week research internship in the lab of a MU-ARTSS professor. The program is set up to provide an independent learning experience and offer the intern an opportunity to get a sense of a ‘grad school’ working environment. The internship is full-time with a stipend of $4,800 provided by the National Institutes of Health. In addition, the University of Missouri will be providing room and board at no cost to participants. However, travel costs are not covered and are the responsibility of the intern. Interns will receive 1 hour of academic credit (course title: Special Problems in Psychology, Psych 2950) from the University of Missouri which is paid for by the program. MU-ARTSS aims to increase the pipeline of scientists among minority and nonminority undergraduates who are interested in pursuing careers in alcohol research and is supported by a grant from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA, R25AA023687), part of the National Institutes of Health. 

For more detailed information and/or to apply, visit the website: https://psychology.missouri.edu/research/mu-artss


Camp Akeela/ Beyond Akeela

Summer Internships with Neurodivergent Youth: Akeela supports youth with ASD, ADHD, and similar social communication disorders. Camp Akeela is a coed traditional overnight summer camp in Vermont set on 400 acres in the picturesque Green Mountains of Vermont. Beyond Akeela infuses a college readiness program (nonacademic) into a fun and socially immersive camp at Curry College (just outside of Boston!). 

What You'll Get.....
  • Unparalleled hands-on experience with neurodivergent youth 
  • Build your resume and social/professional network 
  • Hone your leadership, collaboration, and critical thinking skills
  • Continued support and feedback from experienced mentors
  • Competitive salary package, including room & board, travel allowance, and meals

Summer 2024 details: Compensation $2,100 - 2,500 + travel stipend. Housing & meals are provided by camp.

To learn more about this opportunity, click here. Apply Now!

Contact Info: staff@campakeela.com or 866 - 680 - 4744


SHARE!

The Self-Help And Recovery Exchange ( www.shareselfhelp.org ), a non-profit organization in Los Angeles, is taking on 25 interns for its innovative SHARE! Collaborative Housing Program. The interns will help find houses and place homeless people with mental health issues in the houses.

The internships pay $15 an hour, can be done in person or remotely and can be part-time or full-time. Interns with experience with self-help support groups are particularly welcome. 


Casa de Esperanza - Hands of Hope AmeriCorps for Graduating Seniors

Have you thought about a service year?

Hands of Hope AmeriCorps Members provide direct care and supervision to children ages infant to age 6 in foster care in the Casa de Esperanza Neighborhood during a 12-month service year program. They work collaboratively with AmeriCorps Members and other professionals in the home to ensure that children’s physical, emotional, and developmental needs are met.

Hands of Hope AmeriCorps Members Provide:

  • A safe and loving home to young children who have experienced trauma
  • An environment where kids are free to be kids
  • Daily care of the children, household management, and coordination of medical appointments and therapy sessions
  • The opportunity for children to grow and develop by helping meet their physical, emotional, and developmental needs

Learn more about this opportunity here!

Are you or someone you know looking for a service-year opportunity working directly with young children? Apply today! Accepting applications click Here. Questions? Contact Darean Talmadge at dtalmadge@casahope.org or 713.529.0639