The boundaries of the Region and the Station cover most of the states of Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming. Research is coordinated and conducted at neighboring universities. Some of the volunteer positions provide housing, a subsistence allowance, and work related transportation. The Wetlands Institute hires research interns to assist visiting researchers with projects. Applicants should have knowledge of scientific procedures, and interns typically have a background in biology or a natural science.
Housing is provided.
An in-person interview is required. The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program is administered by Yale University. Motivated minority undergraduate students receive the opportunity to acquire or improve research and analytical skills in their chosen field. Each student will give at least one oral presentation and submit a 10 to 20 page paper to their faculty mentor at the end of the summer. Students receive a stipend and travel funds.