About the role
Applications for 2027 Open Up October 5 2026 The Lapenta Manual spells out the program from application through actual internship. Prospective Mentors: Call for Mentors for 2027 has closed. You will be notified about status in next 2-3 weeks (primary/alternate/not considered).
If your project is not selected, please consider submitting to Hollings program. Applicants: Q&A Sessions Addressed in Item #4 Below. Reminder: Only U.S.
Citizens can apply. Important Note for Applications: Before you begin the application, make sure you have all the required information and attachments ready. The form must be filled out and submitted in one session by clicking “Submit.” If you do not submit the form, your information will not be saved in the database.
When submitting different forms, please make sure the applicant's email is unique and consistent, so we can reach out to you as needed.
Application process is conducted via SmartSheets (link available Oct 5 2026) Prepare the following to be uploaded to the site. A personal statement Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume 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 (e.g., employer, coach) 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. Applicant Q&A Sessions! | Session GM Link | Date | Time | | --- | --- | --- | | meet.google.com/esi-vsyy-heb | October 7, 2026 | 3:00-4:00 pm EDT | | meet.google.com/ycj-ddew-avb | October 19, 2026 | 2:00-3:00 pm EDT | | meet.google.com/pdq-hdsk-mie | November 4, 2026 | 8:30-9:30 pm EST | | meet.google.com/yvt-iots-tpn | November 19, 2026 | 3:00-4:00 pm EST | | meet.google.com/epa-nxnv-wcp | November 26, 2026 | 3:00-4:00 pm EST | | meet.google.com/zsd-fyog-nmn | December 6, 2026 | 7:00-8:00 pm EST | | meet.google.com/aex-cjfc-hjk | December 17, 2026 | 1:00-2:00 pm EST | .
Please copy GM link into new tab and open; for some reason the link here is attached to VLAB page.