Internships
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Agroecology Scholars Program in Research and Extension (ASPIRE)
Learn about sustainable agriculture and community food systems from a broad systems perspective, while receiving close mentorship and access to hands-on, cutting edge research and professional development training. Join us for a 10-week individualized summer research and extension experience, including a tour of diverse agroecosystems across North Carolina. Participants receive a stipend, apartment-style housing on the NC State campus, and the opportunity for post-summer travel to a scientific meeting. No previous research or extension experience necessary.
Click here to learn more about ASPIRE for students enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at a two-year or four-year college or university across the United States.
Click here to learn more about ASPIRE for North Carolina community college students.
Food-Inspired Resilience & Equity (FIRE) Internship
Hosted by CEFS, Community Food Strategies, and the North Carolina Local Food Council, this program hosts student or recently graduated-student interns during the academic year to support local food councils’ community and equity work. These interns support local food councils across the state with projects like research, meeting facilitation, logistical support, and communications.
Eligibility: Students currently enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree program at any North Carolina university, college, or community college across the state, or students that have recently graduated from one (within the last 6 months).
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As part of our commitment to inclusivity and diversity at the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) we strive to design educational experiences and events that are accessible to all applicants and participants. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, CEFS will honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities. If you experience or anticipate experiencing any barriers to learning or participating in any of our programs please contact Dr. Angel Cruz at aecruz@ncsu.edu to confidentially discuss accommodations.