The William M. Lapenta – NOAA Student Internship Program
Application period (for 2025) now open! Lapenta Manual is available for applicants and mentors. This document spells out the program from application through actual internship.
- Application process is via SmartSheets. This used to be done via Survey Monkey; please pay strict attention to instructions when application opens. These instructions can be accessed via this link (application survey and process enclosed).
- Prepare the following to be uploaded to the site.
- A personal statement
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- A transcript (unofficial is sufficient) from your institution
- Two letters of recommendation are required to be submitted on your behalf. At least one reference must be from a professor or academic advisor. The second reference may also be an academic reference or a character reference who can speak to your capabilities and interests as they relate to the internship.
- If you have any questions about the application process please contact Lapenta team at lapenta.internships@noaa.gov or the contacts on this page
- There will be 5 applicant Q&A sessions October to December. October 8, 8-9 pm EDT, Google Meets code meet.google.com/nsz-jdwb-mpz. October 23, 2-3 pm EDT, Google Meets code meet.google.com/fdt-vdwi-yyr. November 7, 8-9 pm EST, Google Meets code meet.google.com/bfp-ncri-zzm. November 21, 3-4 pm EST, Google Meets code meet.google.com/sxu-scwm-pgi. December 4, 8-9 pm EST, Google Meets code meet.google.com/zhq-wdia-gae.