Winter 2027 Bimini Shark Lab Internship Application
January 5 - February 28, 2027
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Use of AI to complete your answers will result in your application being disqualified. We want to learn about you from YOU - we are not looking for "perfect" answers.
Availability
We are currently reviewing applications for JANUARY 5th - FEBRUARY 28th, 2027.
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I am available for the entire duration of the Winter 2027 internship period of Jan 5 - Feb 28, 2027. I understand that the start and end date may change by a couple of days depending on flight availability and organizational logistics.
Please let us know if you have additional availability before and/or after the advertised start and end dates:
General Information
Name
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First Name
Last Name
Email
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Address
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Street Address
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City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number
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Country Code
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Area Code
Phone Number
Country of Citizenship
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Country of passport issue.
Passport & VISA Requirements
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I understand that I must have a valid passport book, be able to travel to/within the USA & The Bahamas, and that all VISA and entry requirements are my own responsibility to arrange.
Date of Birth
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Must be 18 years of age.
Gender
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For administrative purposes, please upload a photo of yourself.
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How did you hear about BBFSF?
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Website
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University
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About You
Work/Student Status
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Have you applied to intern/volunteer with us previously?
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Please describe your educational background.
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Degrees, courses, etc. Please do not ask us to reference your CV/resume.
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Please describe any relevant or relatable experience.
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Field work, previous internships, volunteering, jobs, clubs, etc.
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Have you taken part in a similar internship or volunteer experience before? If so, please provide brief details of the experience as well as when you participated and for what duration.
Please describe your teamwork skills.
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Lab Life
All interns will assist in the day-to-day functioning of the station, which is where we all live and work together. We do not expect applicants to have experience in all of these aspects but please answer as thoroughly as you can.
Do you have experience living in communal spaces? Please describe.
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How do you manage or adapt to challenging or harsh conditions? Please describe.
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For example, hot climate, mosquitos, long workdays, etc.
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Are you physically able to lift/carry 50lbs?
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Please describe your domestic and handy skills.
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Cooking, cleaning, painting, building, using tools, etc.
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Please describe any boating and water skills.
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Driving, working on deck, engine maintenance, knots, swimming, freediving, SCUBA, etc.
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Do you have any additional skills that could be beneficial at the Shark Lab?
Social media, computer skills, hobbies, art, etc.
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Are you comfortable around dogs?
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Your Internship
We want to hear what you are looking to gain and accomplish by completing an internship with us, so please be as detailed as possible.
What do you hope to accomplish by completing an internship with us?
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What are your expectations for this internship?
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Part of our Mission is to educate the public about sharks and rays, and share our research findings with a wider audience. At the Lab, this includes giving tours of the Station, virtual classroom presentations, in-person presentations and other public outreach events. Interns will be expected to participate and eventually lead some of these activities. Tell us about any outreach, education, public speaking or similar experience you have OR what you could gain from learning these skills:
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Why do you want to intern with BBFSF specifically?
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Scholarships
The Bimini Biological Field Station Foundation is pleased to offer new scholarship opportunities available for internships. We understand that financial barriers can limit opportunities for people in the early stages of their careers. Please answer the following questions to be considered for a scholarship. If you are not in need of a scholarship, please leave these sections blank.
Are you under any circumstances of needing a scholarship to intern with us? If so, please elaborate on your personal circumstances. (Only answer if you are applying for a scholarship).
Please indicate if you would require a full or partial scholarship to complete an internship with us.
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How would a scholarship to intern at BBFSF help with your short-term and long-term career goals? (Only answer if you are applying for a scholarship).
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Tell us about a contribution you've made to your community, school, groups, etc. (Only answer if you are applying for a scholarship).
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As a Doc Gruber Memorial Scholar you will be required to write a blog post. This post can be personal, scientific, or a mix of both. Please write a brief sample paragraph of a blog post based on an enriching past experience in your life. (Only answer if you are applying for a scholarship).
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Feel free to use the space below to add any other information relevant to your scholarship application (Not required, but please only answer if you are applying for a scholarship).
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Supporting Documents
These must be in PDF format. Please note that due to the high number of applications, letters are an important part of your application and getting to know you as an applicant. If the individual writing a letter of recommendation would like to submit separately from this form, their PDF may be emailed to internships@biminisharklab.com. In the place of the letter, please upload a file with information on who the letter is from, their email, and any other relevant information.
Cover Letter
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CV or Resume
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Note that your CV does not carry weight in your official application, and should not be referred to. Answers should cover your experience and suitability in full details. A copy of your CV is required for research permit purposes only and should be uploaded as a PDF under format: Firstname_Lastname_CV
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Letter of Recommendation 1
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Letter of Recommendation 2
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OPTIONAL: Supporting Video
This is NOT a requirement, however submitting a video will support your application and aid in the revision process as it allows us to get to know you on a more personal level. If possible, applicants are encouraged to submit a short (1-3 minute) video of themselves explaining why they would like to be an intern at the Bimini Shark Lab. The video can be very casual - fancy camera equipment and editing is not required. Phone camera/ selfie mode videos are acceptable. Use this as an opportunity for us to get to know the real you.
Please submit the supporting video via email attachment to internships@biminisharklab.com. Let us know below whether you will be submitting a supporting video, so that we can ensure it is reviewed with your application form. ".MOV" and ".MP4" video types are preferred.
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Yes, I will be submitting a supporting video.
No, I will not be submitting a supporting video.
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Health Status
Bimini is a remote island with one small clinic that has limited medical personnel. Please disclose any medical conditions that we would need to be aware of given our remote location. Please also note that the Shark Lab can not accommodate all eating habits and dietary preferences - for example, vegan, keto, grain-free, gluten-free etc., or life threatening allergies.
Please describe if there are any medical conditions we would need to be aware of.
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Including allergies and/or medications - note that we have dogs on site.
Food Preferences
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Vegetarian, Pescatarian, etc. Please note the Shark Lab can not accommodate vegan or grain-free diets. While we take great care in preparing our food, we want to be transparent that we cannot guarantee complete avoidance of cross-contact with allergens due to shared kitchen spaces and equipment.
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Agreement
All participants are required to follow the house rules and sign the BBFSF Waiver and Code of Conduct prior to arrival. Please select the box to confirm that, upon acceptance, you will follow the BBFSF rules, and sign and abide by the Waiver and the Code of Conduct.
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