Divers Alert Network Research Internships

DAN is committed to encouraging young minds interested in dive medicine, research and safety to pursue their interests through the DAN Internship Program. Participants will have the opportunity to learn, develop and enhance professional skills that can lead directly to career advancement.

The DAN Internship Program was created more than 20 years ago to give qualified candidates valuable experiences in dive safety research. Today — over 100 interns later — the program continues to help young people develop the knowledge and skills they need to pursue careers in diving-related and scientific fields.

During the three-month internship, interns are given opportunities to learn, develop and enhance their professional skills all while promoting dive safety and furthering DAN’s efforts to help divers in need of emergency medical assistance. In some cases, this experience leads directly to career opportunities. All DAN interns will work alongside a mentor at DAN Headquarters in Durham, North Carolina.

Acceptance Requirements

An educational background or major in the sciences is preferred. Ideal candidates must be organized, demonstrate excellent communication skills, clearly exhibit how participation in this program will help them achieve their career goals and demonstrate an established commitment to diving. While diving is not required during the internship, all activities are diving focused, and as such, candidates should be certified scuba divers with some experience.