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A three-month residential internship will be awarded to support the Borealis UMF Fellowships. The internship includes accommodation at UMF and one return trip to UMF. Up to two Internships will be appointed each year.
Application streams
Stream 1: to be announced spring 2026.
Stream 2: Open stream
Applicants are chosen based on their academic excellence. If your interests are aligned with the Mission and Vision of UMF you may wish to consider applying via this stream. Full details on the UMF’s Vision and Mission can be found here.
It is expected the success rate for both streams will be similar.
Intern eligibility and application process
Intern applicants should be early-career (pre-PhD), with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in marine science or a related field. Competitive candidates will have experience in, for example:
Date: Mid 2026. Will be updated once Internship call opens.
The following documents should be submitted as a single PDF to umf@umu.se.
1. Application statement (maximum 1 page), which should include:
2. A CV inclusive of any publications and contact emails for two referees (maximum 2 pages)
Internship selection process
The Borealis UMF Fellow Selection Committee (including international representation), together with the successful Borealis Fellows, will review and rank applications. Key assessment criteria will be:
Mentorship and outputs
The Fellows and interns will be appointed as affiliated members of UMF and will benefit from access to all relevant UMF and Umeå University facilities, including the library. The Fellows and interns will be appointed an on-site mentor to support project progression and will be required to use their UMF affiliation address in any project outputs including publications, conference talks and outreach materials.
