Internship Program
NCBS interns gain valuable, real-world, and hands-on experience. This empowers student interns to advance their academic goals and secure meaningful and rewarding professional opportunities.
The UF/IFAS NCBS summer internship program is intended to give undergraduate students at UF an opportunity for real-world, paid experience in research and/or extension activities. Selected students will work alongside practicing researchers and natural resource managers. These internships are for a 10-week duration during the summer (May to mid-August); however, schedules may vary depending on host/project need. Selected interns will be paid $15.00 per hour for up to 40 hours per week (i.e., 400 hours total). The hosts include UF/IFAS researchers as well as our state and federal agency partners. Interns will participate in an orientation meeting with NCBS staff and hosts, as well as a summer wrap-up event where interns will summarize their experiences with a short presentation. This is a great opportunity for students to enhance their skills and explore career options in natural resource fields.
Application materials and host information for the program are found below. These internships are open to current UF undergraduates only (must be currently enrolled in Spring 2026 semester to apply). Applications are due: January 25th, 2026. Details and application instructions are found below. To see information on previous internship projects, including experiences from some of our previous interns, see our blog.
Application Resources
These internship application resources can help you with writing CV’s, cover letters, personal statements, and more!
* IMPORTANT – The application should include: 1) a cover letter describing why you’d be an ideal candidate, 2) a CV covering your major, GPA, relevant courses, and details of experience and skills relevant to the position, and 3) a personal statement discussing your background and interest in this field. Please compile into a single PDF file. *
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 10 MB, Max. files: 1.
Important Dates
Applications Due: by midnight January 25th, 2026
Candidates will be notified: February 6th, 2026
Intern Orientation for Selected Candidates: April 24th, 2026*
Intern Wrap-Up Workshop: August 14th, 2026*
*(In-Person, attendance required)