AISES Internships

Explore Paid Summer Internships in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields.

Internships for Students in STEM fields

The AISES Internship Program opens doors for students eager to explore STEM careers firsthand. Tailored to aspiring STEM professionals, our program offers immersive 10-week summer internships allowing you to dive into real-world projects and build a foundation for your dream career. We go the extra mile, supporting advanced studies and helping you forge valuable professional connections.

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Internship

NRCS offers internships for degree-seeking undergraduate and graduate students studying agricultural and natural resources-related fields.

Location: TBD

Interns are provided with the following:

Stipends
Hourly Wage
Student Intern Travel to and From Duty Stations
Student Intern Travel During Internship
Housing (for student only)

Eligible Student Level: Undergraduate and Graduate Students

GPA: 3.0 or higher

Eligible Fields of Study: Preferred list of majors include, but not limited to: Agriculture, Natural Resources, Agriculture/Civil Engineering, Agronomy, Soil Sciences, Range Sciences, Plant Pathology, Civil or Environmental Engineering, Ecosystems Management, Agricultural Science/Biology/Management, Biological Science (e.g., Plant, Crop), Wildlife Biology, Geology/Hydrology/Watershed, Forestry, Air Quality

Internship Terms and Conditions:

Intern must complete the entire 10 weeks of full-time work in the assigned office. Intern should not undertake this commitment if it creates undue hardship or if their personal or financial obligations prevent them from participating for the full 10 consecutive weeks.
Provide a comprehensive assessment of the program upon its completion.
Agree to and abide by the AISES Code of Conduct.

About:

Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that provides technical assistance to farmers and other private landowners and managers.

Its mission is to improve, protect, and conserve natural resources on private lands through a cooperative partnership with state and local agencies. While its primary focus has been agricultural lands, it has made many technical contributions to soil surveying, classification, and water quality improvement.

Apply by March 30, 2026!

Finalists may be interviewed by the partner with a focus on:

Match of student interest and qualifications with specified intern agency/corporation
Student's interest in a career within a subject area relevant to the intern agency/corporation, as evidenced by their program of study, work experience, and/or state plans
Student's academic and professional achievements and student's level of demonstrated maturity and stated commitment to program
Endorsements by faculty advisor or professor in the student's chosen field of study
Student's demonstration of oral, written, interpersonal, organizational, and learning skills
Evidence of student community involvement

For internships requiring technical skills or for other related reasons, liaisons or other officials may elect to participate in the evaluation of applications on an as-needed or required basis.

Minimum Requirements

Internship Timeline

FEBRUARY 25

Internship application open

MARCH 30

Internship applications close

MARCH-APRIL

Application review, interviews, and intern selection

MAY

Security screening, clearance, background check, onboarding (if applicable)

JUNE

Internship begins

AUGUST

Internship ends

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