AgTech Research Intern

INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED LEARNING AND RESEARCH • Danville, VA

22h • $15 • Onsite

About The Position

Interested in cutting-edge technology that helps sustainably feed a growing population? Join the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) and Virginia Tech for a summer research internship at the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Innovation Center. This internship offers hands-on experience with next-generation indoor agriculture technologies while supporting applied research initiatives.

Requirements

• To be considered for the 2026 IALR Internship Program, applicants must meet ONE of the following criteria:
• Be a high school graduate (may be graduating Spring 2026) with plans to attend college in Fall 2026
• Be a current undergraduate or graduate student
• Be a recent college graduate (within the past 12 months)
• All applicants must submit ONE letter of recommendation as part of the application process.
• The letter will be reviewed in addition to application responses.
• The letter must be received by March 20, 2026.
• The letter must include:
• The reference’s relationship to the applicant
• Length of time the reference has known the applicant
• Comments on the applicant’s knowledge, skills, and abilities relevant to the internship
• Any concerns that may prevent successful completion of the internship

Responsibilities

• Participate in next-generation indoor agriculture experiments using vertical racks and hydroponic systems
• Collect, organize, and analyze research data
• Assist with maintaining and monitoring controlled environment systems
• Support experimental design and research activities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed