Wednesday, March 11, 2026

NICCEE Internship Opportunity for Graduate Students - The Nature Conservancy - Apply by Mar 13

NICCEE-TNC Internship Opportunity:

Farmer Preferences for Nitrogen-Management Technologies: Aligning Ag Retail Services with Producer Demand

This internship will investigate farmers’ "demand signal" for nitrogen-management services from agricultural retailers. The selected student will assess research gaps related to farmer needs, preferences, and economic drivers associated with nitrogen management support from ag retail. Anticipated activities include literature synthesis, analysis of farm economic data, and stakeholder interviews. Preferred timing: May-July or June-August 2026, flexible. Location: Remote. 

Click for the full internship posting on the NICCEE website


How to Apply:

Submit the following to sarah.garvey@umces.edu, subject line “NICCEE-TNC Internship Application - Farmer Preferences for Nitrogen-Management Technologies" by Friday, March 13, 2026

  • CV

  • Statement of interest (1 page), including your earliest possible start date

  • Letter of support from the graduate student’s academic advisor (<1 page)
    OR
    Eligibility confirmation. Provide a brief statement signed by both the student and their academic advisor confirming that the applicant:

    • Is currently enrolled as a Masters or PhD student affiliated with a NICCEE partner university 

    • Has discussed the internship requirements with their academic advisor 

    • Will remain enrolled in their home graduate program for the duration of the internship


Graduate students (Master’s or PhD) affiliated with a NICCEE partner university (e.g., UMCES, NYU, UMass Amherst, University of Guelph, University of Saskatchewan, University of Manitoba, McGill University, UM6P, others) are eligible. If you have questions about possible eligibility, please reach out.

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We look forward to your application! Please reach out with any questions, and look out for future offerings from the NICCEE Internship Program.