Summer Research Opportunities

Attention high school and college students! The Plains Area has the following research opportunities for the summer of 2026 in the following locations: 

 

These internships provide hands-on learning experiences in lab and field research with the Agricultural Research Service, an agency with the US Department of Agriculture. Interns work side by side with a mentor scientist and a research team. Starting and ending dates are determined by the mentor scientist in consultation with the selected intern. The duration of each appointment is eight weeks of full-time work, generally starting in mid-late May or early June. Interns will have the opportunity to present their research results to the research unit at the conclusion of the internship.

How to Apply:

Email the mentor scientist listed in the job description and state your interest in the position. NOTE: Your email address will be the first thing potential employers will notice about you - it is best to use an email address that includes your name or initials and not one that is provocative or "cute" or may have a double meaning.

 

The locations, research units, name and contact information for mentor scientists (PhD research scientists), and a brief description of the internship can be found by clicking the city above.