The Jim Gracie Memorial Scholarship for 2026 is open to all students pursuing degrees or training in fields promoting natural resource preservation, stream restoration, and the environmental sciences. Preference will be given to those from the Maryland, Virginia, District of Columbia and the broader Mid-Atlantic areas and seeking to pursue a career in or related to stream restoration. Applicants should be able to show and demonstrate their passion for nature and the natural environment and should be enrolled in a degree seeking program or training program for these fields (e.g. survey, drafting, certifications...), and to be able to articulate their unique or diverse perspective.Can you post this scholarship? Deadline is April 6, 2026. More details and application are available here:
Monday, February 23, 2026
Friday, February 20, 2026
Student intern
The summer student intern will be fully supported through MD Space Grant Consortium. Here is the link of the application and project descriptions: https://md.spacegrant.org/summer-2026-internship-projects/
Status: AVAILABLE
Location: University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES)
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Madhumi Mitra, mmitra@umes.edu
Project Description: The intern will participate in a hands-on, interdisciplinary research project focused on growing fast-cycle crops (microgreens such as alfalfa, broccoli, kale) in lunar and Martian regolith simulants using controlled-environment agriculture platforms. The project is designed to be scalable and adaptable, allowing students from diverse academic backgrounds (biology, environmental science, engineering, agriculture, or data science) to engage meaningfully while being challenged.
The intern will assist in designing and implementing controlled growth experiments comparing regolith simulant-amended substrates with conventional growth media. They will be trained to use an indoor FarmBot system for planting seeds, automated irrigation, and data-driven monitoring, as well as Tower Garden systems to explore aeroponic or soilless cultivation strategies. Core project tasks include literature review, attending in-person research meetings and trainings, substrate preparation, experimental setup, crop maintenance, and systematic data collection and analyses related to germination, growth
rate, biomass, and visual plant health indicators.
The intern will gain experience in experimental design, including defining controls, replicates, and treatment variables, and will learn about plant physiology concepts relevant to stress responses, nutrient uptake, and growth efficiency. Depending on background and interest, interns may also be trained in simple biochemical assays (e.g., antioxidant capacity). Comparative analysis of crop performance across systems (FarmBot vs. Tower Garden), integrating data, will lead to contributing to a research poster or presentation suitable for the symposium.
Throughout the internship, emphasis will be placed on systems thinking, sustainability, and real-world problem solving. Interns will develop transferable skills including laboratory safety, scientific documentation, teamwork, communication of results, and exposure to NASA-relevant research questions. The project provides a supportive mentoring environment with opportunities for independent inquiry as well as structured guidance, making it suitable for both early-stage and more advanced undergraduate students.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills: Undergraduate standing (freshman through senior) in a STEM field. Basic coursework in biology, environmental science, agriculture, or engineering OR strong interest in space agriculture and sustainability. Willingness to work in a laboratory/greenhouse setting and follow safety protocols. Curiosity, reliability, enthusiasm, and willingness to work as part of a team.
Additional Desired Skills: Experience with plant growth experiments, robotics, or controlled environment systems. Familiarity with basic statistics. Interest in space exploration, sustainability, or food systems.
This work will be carried out in-person; therefore the intern must reside on or near the UMES campus during the entire internship period. Summer housing will be available through UMES Residence Life by prior arrangement, if desired.
This project aims to recruit one intern.
Do Good
The Do Good Institute offers hands-on experiences, funding opportunities, engaging curriculum, and effective programs that prepare Terps with the skills, experiences and resources to Do Good throughout their lives. Check out the ways you can get involved in our new student guide, linked below. And, explore the programs, classes, events and other opportunities more in-depth throughout our website.
Fellowship Opportunity for ENST Career Blog
Distributed Sun: 2026 Project Development Fellow
Hybrid (Washington, D.C), $5,000-$7,000/Month, DOE
Application deadline: February 28, 2026, 8am ET
Distributed Sun:
Distributed Sun (DSUN) develops, finances, and deploys solar, storage, and adjacent energy technologies with long-term contracted cash flows. Our leading community and utility-scale solar solutions enable enterprises, universities and other stakeholders to decarbonization electricity generation and investors to achieve best-in-class returns. Entrepreneurial and established, Distributed Sun is a market innovator working alongside industry leaders to build a distributed and resilient grid for an electrified world.
About the role:
DSUN’s Project Development Team seeks a Project Development Fellow to support the early-stage development of renewable energy assets, primarily community-to-utility-scale solar and battery storage projects. The Project Development Fellow would participate in many aspects of development including site selection, real estate coordination, energy modeling, project planning, utility/interconnection coordination, zoning, and environmental permitting. The Fellow will need to quickly learn and deploy new tasks and activities. The Fellow must be able to clearly communicate and balance priorities under stress.
DSUN is seeking a fellowship term of 6-12 months. Preference is for a full-time work schedule with availability to be physically present in the Washington DC office 2 times per week.
Responsibilities:
• Support early development of real estate, renewable energy, battery storage, and microgrid projects, including site screening, feasibility analysis, and development milestone tracking. • Conduct market, zoning, and regulatory research to inform site selection, project design, and development strategy across real estate and distributed energy assets
• Assist with project diligence and documentation for active developments, including review of site control agreements, interconnection materials, permits, environmental studies, and utility correspondence.
• Prepare development memos, internal briefing materials, and presentations to support investment decisions, partner discussions, and internal approvals.
• Perform site visits and permitting meetings for various projects across portfolios. • Collaborate with finance, engineering, legal, and construction teams to track development budgets, schedules, and risks, ensuring alignment between technical design, commercial assumptions, and execution timelines.
Qualifications:
• Recent or soon-to-be graduate of a bachelor’s degree program with relevant work in real estate, engineering, environmental science, and/or related fields,
• Work experience in a professional setting (energy-related experience strongly preferred) and a demonstrated task-oriented ownership of work product, and
• General knowledge of energy infrastructure and renewable technologies and an interest in pursuing a career in the field.
To Apply:
• Please send a resume and 1-2 paragraph introduction to fellows@distributedsun.com, subject line “2026 Project Development Fellow” prior to February 28, 2026.
Study Hops and Wine grapes in Czechia (Czech Republic) Summer 2026 - DL Feb 23rd
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Scholarship for Unpaid Sustainability Internships
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Sustainability Internship Scholarship
Application Opens: Monday, February 9, 2026
Application Closes: Monday, March 2, 2026
The Sustainability Internship Scholarship will help offset expenses associated with an unpaid internship. Scholarship awards ranging from $500-$1,500 are available to help offset expenses.
The internship must be related to sustainability or with an organization that aligns with the UN’s organization aligned with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
A secured unpaid internship with a nonprofit or government agency supervised by a professional in the field is required.
Scholarship Application can be found here.
This scholarship is made possible through a partnership between UMD's Student Government Association, Office of Sustainability and University Career Center & The President’s Promise.
Monday, February 16, 2026
Position posted - Assistant Professor for AI in Ag & Natural Resources
Assistant Professor for AI in Agriculture and Natural Resources at UMD.
Intern for a Day + Spring Career & Internship Fair
Happy Monday, AGNR Terps!
Intern for a Day orientations are open!Intern for a Day helps students to explore and become exposed to their interested career field and industry through a 1-day job shadowing or a 60-minute virtual informational interview. UMD undergraduate students participating in the Intern for a Day program this Spring 2026 must complete the orientation (required each semester). I’ve included a document outlining the IFAD student process and steps to receive the application for your reference.The completed list of host sites will be available starting February 18, before applications will be sent out to those who complete the orientation.Two Options Available:
ASYNCHRONOUS/VIRTUAL: You can access and enroll in the asynchronous orientation at: https://careers.umd.edu/
explore-careers/career- exposure/intern-for-a-day
IN-PERSON Option: If you prefer an in-person orientation, it will be held Wednesday, February 18, 2026 from 4-5PM in the University Career Center Resource Room. In-person orientation information can be found at the Handshake event page at: https://umd.joinhandshake.com/
edu/events/1880924 Spring Career and Internship Fair:
The Fair will be held on February 24-26 from 11-4 in The Hotel.
Each day will have different employers for you to meet; you can view all employers who will be participating here.
I have also compiled a list of AGNR-specific employers participating in this spreadsheet, because employer registration is fluid, this list is updated every few days.
Given how inconsistent and competitive the current job market is, I want to offer some additional advice to make the most out of your experience at the Career Fair:
Now more than ever it’s important that you review the list of employers who will be attending each day to make a plan for your participation
Approach employers with an open mind, and seek out organizations that you find interesting, not just ones that are hiring for your major
Consider how the skills from your major may be applied in different fields—this can open you up to new opportunities!
Career Fair Prep Programming and Resources:
We offer a variety of events and resources to help you feel prepared to go to the career fair. A few I’d like to highlight:
Resume Revamp Workshops: Feb 17, 20
From Hello to Hired: Refining your Career Fair Strategy: Feb 17, 20
Pizza & Prepare for the Fair: Feb 23
A full list of opportunities can be found here.
PhD position working with bats
PhD Assistantship (Fall 2026) - Bat Monitoring and Movements
University of Connecticut (State) | https://tracyrittenhouse.weebly.com/
Description
Compensation: at least 1 semester of Research Assistantship per year, opportunities for Teaching Assistantships, and tuition waver & health benefits.