Agroecology Scholars Program in Research and Extension (ASPIRE) Summer Internship

[CEFS- Center for Environmental Farming Systems]

APPLY NOW for Summer 2025 internship!

The Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) Agroecology Scholars Program in Research and Extension (ASPIRE) Internship is recruiting college students who are interested in sustainable agriculture and food systems.  The ASPIRE Internship prepares students with technical skills to meet complex food system challenges such as global climate change, food insecurity, and environmental concerns. Interns receive a $5,000 stipend, lodging, travel stipend, mentorship, access to hands-on cutting-edge research, professional development training, and an understanding of the impacts of agriculture on the environment and communities. This year, we are offering two programs: Internship Dates: May 19 – July 25, 2025 ASPIRE for students enrolled in an undergraduate program at a two-year or four-year college or university across the United States Application Deadline: February 3, 2025 ASPIRE for North Carolina community college students Application Deadline: February 10, 2025 Hear directly from ASPIRE participants about how the program provides diverse research, education, extension and professional development opportunities focused on sustainable agriculture and food systems. Learn about ASPIRE interns' unique experiences and how their research positively impacts sustainable agriculture. Click the pictures below to hear from former ASPIRE interns! Find more intern profiles here. Learn More & Apply Here Learn more about CEFS Career Pathways CEFS is a partnership of North Carolina State University, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, and the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Center for Environmental Farming Systems | Cntr for Env. Farming Systems Box 7825-NCSU | Raleigh, NC 27695-7825 US