# Woodland Ecology Research Mentorship (WERM)

Woodland Ecology Research Mentorship (WERM) is a STEM opportunity listed on ExtracurricularHub. Eligibility: Grades 9–12. Format: In person.

## Key facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Catalog organization | Wave Hill |
| Category | stem |
| Format | In person |
| Eligibility | Grades 9–12 |
| Application | https://www.wavehill.org/education/youth-internships/werm |

## About this program

Wave Hill's Woodland Ecology Research Mentorship (WERM) is a 14-month program for motivated New York City high school students to learn about ecology through fieldwork and authentic science research. Interns take three college courses taught at Wave Hill and the University of Mount Saint Vincent.

New York City residents enrolled in high school who are eligible to work in the United States. For the 2026 cohort, applicants had to be 15 by July 1, 2026.

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Last updated: 2026-10-05.
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