Apply by 1/30: Agroecology Scholars Program in Research and Extension (ASPIRE)

[CEFS- Center for Environmental Farming Systems]

Summer 2026 Internship

The Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) Agroecology Scholars Program in Research and Extension (ASPIRE) Internship is recruiting undergraduate students 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. APPLY NOW for summer 2026! Internship Dates: May 18 – July 24, 2026 ASPIRE for students enrolled in an undergraduate program at a two-year or four-year college or university across the United States Application Deadline:  January 30, 2026 Download & share the program flyer. 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.

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