Summer internships are available in both Columbus and OARDC-Wooster through various programs. Work experience and other opportunities often arise during the school year.
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Explore additional funding opportunities to work in plant pathology and related areas through the OARDC Research Internship Program (in Wooster) and the Summer Research Opportunity Program (multiple locations and programs available)
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In the Summer Research Internship in Plant Pathology (SRIPP) program, internships may involve laboratory and/or field-based research, depending on the project.
Interns can also participate in field trips, seminars and workshops, career and graduate study sessions, and various research forums on and off-campus. At the end of the internship, students will give presentations on their research experiences.
Start and end dates may vary and are established between the student and supervisor, depending on school calendars. Many SRIPP students will begin a week or two after Ohio State Spring commencement (early May).
Stipend
The stipend is depedent on previous work experience and will follow the OSU pay scale for undergraduate student employees for 38 hrs/wk (does not include housing, food or travel).
Please see below for OSU payscale as of March 2025.
|
Undergraduate Student Assistants (Student Assistant 2/Non-OSU Student Assistant 2) |
1st Year Student |
2nd Year Student |
3rd Year Student |
4th or Higher Year Student |
Lead |
|
No previous work experience |
$11.00 |
$11.50 |
$12.00 |
$12.50 |
n/a |
|
1 year work experience |
$11.50 |
$12.00 |
$12.50 |
$13.00 |
n/a |
|
2 years work experience |
n/a |
$12.50 |
$13.00 |
$13.50 |
$14.00 |
|
3 or more years work experience |
n/a |
$13.00 |
$13.50 |
$14.00 |
$14.50 |
Minimum Criteria for Program Eligibility
- At least sophomore status in an undergraduate degree program or have received a baccalaureate degree within the past year.
- A 3.0/4.0 or greater cumulative grade point average. Exceptions may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Interest in plant science, plant pathology, or plant molecular biology.
- This program is open to students from all universities (not just The Ohio State University). However, this program is limited to students who hold U.S. citizenship.
TO APPLY > Application Form (MS Word)
Applications for the Summer 2026 internship are due by March 13th, 2026.
Contact
Dominique Tate, SRIPP Coordinator
E-mail: tate.228@osu.edu
Mailing address
SRIPP
Department of Plant Pathology
The Ohio State University
201 Kottman Hall
2021 Coffey Road
Columbus OH 43210 USA