St Andrews Prize for the Environment Internships

The St Andrews Prize for the Environment Internships let you work on innovative, real-world environmental projects led by finalists of the St Andrews Prize for the Environment — a global initiative by the University of St Andrews.

Interns will collaborate with environmental leaders and changemakers for two weeks, engaging with diverse topics and locations worldwide.

Internships are scheduled for summer 2026, with dates varying by project.

Eligibility

All current, matriculated students during the internship period.

Students must be able to:

• travel overseas and comply with any visa requirements
• commit to the working hours of the internship.

Benefits

The benefits of completing a St Andrews Prize for the Environment Internship include:

• a minimum stipend equivalent to 70 hours at the National Living Wage
• travel costs to and from the internship location
• access to additional financial support for students facing barriers to participation
• insight into real-world environmental work, often in remote or challenging conditions
• opportunities to gain transferable skills, especially in sustainability and environmental sectors.

Applying

When applications open, you will apply via CareerConnect. You will submit your CV and a cover letter explaining:

• how you meet the internship requirements
• what you hope to gain from the experience.

What to expect

Internships usually follow a 35-hour full-time working week, though you may need to be flexible based on your project's needs. You and your host will agree on a schedule that suits you both.

Your host will clearly communicate key working dates and expectations before the project begins.