The Nebraska Center for Energy Sciences Research (NCESR) is taking applications for the Energy Sciences Research – Summer Internships for Undergraduates. Up to eight internships are made possible through NCESR with support from the Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD). The Darrell J. Nelson Summer Undergraduate Internship in Energy Sciences Research is being offered for the twelfth year in the amount up to $6,000 per recipient for the summer of 2025. Theapplication deadline is Friday, February 14, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., CT.

For additional information about the 2025 application requirements, click on the Instructions & Testimonials link below.

2025 NCESR Summer Internships Instructions & Testimonials

For a copy of the application form, click on the link below. It is a DocuSign form so you will need to sign in with your UNL ID and password.

2025 summer undergrad internship application

Application Requirements:

The applicant is responsible to submit all required information in one package in the above DocuSign link.  An application that does not follow the requirements will not be considered.  The application requirements are as follows:

1. Application Form. Complete this form and attach the required information, sign and date.

2. Applicant Letter. Attach a one-page letter that: (a) describes you, your major and your interest in energy issues and energy sciences research; and (b) describes the research project and the tasks you will complete as part of the energy sciences research summer internship.

3. Faculty Letter. Attach a one-page letter from the faculty who agreed to sponsor your application for the energy sciences research summer internship, if selected. The faculty sponsor needs to explain why they think you should be selected for the internship.

4. Transcript. Attach an unofficial transcript.

To learn more about previous NCESR summer undergraduate internship projects, go to Undergraduate Summer Internship Posters

If you have any questions, please contact Sue Wesely at swesely4@unl.edu.