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Careers in Science (CiS)

  • By: California Academy of Sciences
  • For: Applicants must be currently enrolled full time as a 9th or 10th grade student in an SFUSD school. See website for full eligibility information.
  • When: This is a year-round, multi-year internship
  • Where: San Francisco, CA
  • Registration/Tickets Required: Yes (paid opportunity!)
  • Deadline: April 1, 2026

Applications for the California Academy of Sciences’ Careers in Science (CiS) program are open! To be eligible for the program, applicants must be currently enrolled full time as a 9th or 10th grade student in an SFUSD school.

If you share a curiosity for the natural world—from plants to planets, worms to snakes, and everything in between—apply for a Careers in Science internship with the California Academy of Sciences. Join other San Francisco teens to:

  • Learn about science through interactive trainings, workshops, and project groups
  •  Teach science to diverse audiences
  •  Conduct scientific field research and data analysis with Academy experts

Applications are now open. The deadline to apply is April 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Applicants will be required to attend a group interview to ensure a good fit and commitment to the program.

Apply today!

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