NSF INTERN Program – Graduate Internships at UNC Charlotte
- Organization: UNC Charlotte – NSF INTERN Program
- Position: UNC Charlotte – NSF INTERN ProgramInternUNC Charlotte – NSF INTERN Program
- Location: UNC Charlotte – NSF INTERN ProgramSouth AfricaUNC Charlotte – NSF INTERN Program
- Type: Flexible (On-site, Remote, or Hybrid depending on host organization)
- Duration: 6 Months
- Closing Date:
- Application Link: Apply
Internship Details
- Company/Organizer: UNC Charlotte – NSF INTERN Program
- Internship Title: Graduate Internship (NSF INTERN Program)
- Category: Graduate Internships
- Location: Flexible (On-site, Remote, or Hybrid depending on host organization)
- Type: Full-time internship
- Duration: Up to 6 months
- Closing Date: Rolling applications (varies by faculty grant timelines)
- Application Link: Apply Here
Program Overview
The NSF INTERN Program provides PhD graduate students at UNC Charlotte with the opportunity to gain real-world experience outside of academia. With supplemental funding from the National Science Foundation, interns are supported financially for up to six months while working with host organizations across different sectors.
Responsibilities
Graduate interns may engage in:
- Contributing to applied research and innovation projects
- Supporting government agencies or national laboratories
- Assisting start-ups and technology ventures with development
- Participating in nonprofit or policy think tank initiatives
- Applying STEM expertise to solve industry-specific problems
Eligibility
- Graduate students in STEM fields at UNC Charlotte
- Must have a faculty advisor with an active NSF grant
- Open to disciplines such as Engineering, Computing & Informatics, Biological Sciences, Physics, and Chemistry
Benefits
- Fully funded internship (stipend, benefits, and travel covered)
- Hands-on exposure to non-academic career pathways
- Opportunities to develop communication, leadership, and collaboration skills
- Networking with professionals in industry, government, and nonprofit sectors
Host Organization Advantages
- Access to highly skilled graduate-level interns
- No direct cost to host organizations (funding covered by NSF supplement)
- Strengthened collaborations with UNC Charlotte and its research faculty
Conclusion
The NSF INTERN Program at UNC Charlotte is designed to prepare graduate students for diverse career paths beyond academia while giving organizations access to emerging STEM talent. With funding secured through NSF supplements, this program is a unique opportunity for students and hosts alike.
Apply today and take part in building the next generation of innovators.
