Prairie Research Institute

Internships

Paul Edwin Potter Internship Program

The Paul Edwin Potter Internship Program immerses students in projects that address geologic issues in Illinois. For 10 weeks during the summer, student interns will work with and learn from the professional geologists at ISGS. 

Both undergraduate and master’s students from any accredited U.S. higher-education institution are eligible.

Project descriptions and the application for Summer 2026 will be available in January 2026 on the Potter Internship site.