The length of an internship varies from three months to two years. Three-month projects are often available in the summer, and it is not uncommon for projects to be extended multiple times. Some projects even result in direct employment with the sponsoring organization.

The average stipend is between $10.00 and $12.00 per hour; typically stipends range from $7.50 to $15.00 per hour, and sometimes for hard-to-find skills the stipend can even go higher. Your stipend will depend on the nature of the internship, the type of organization sponsoring it, your degree level, your expertise and level of skill, and the standard of living in the region where you are placed. Some ECO Associates have received academic credits for learning done through this internship program.