Global Nitrogen Innovation Center for Clean Energy and the Environment

The NICCEE Education Program is excited to announce the first offerings of the NICCEE Internship Program! The Internship Program provides graduate students in the NICCEE community with hands-on, real-world experience through placements with partner organizations that are shaping the future of nitrogen management, technologies and policy.

Our first two internship opportunities, offered in partnership with the International Fertilizer Association (IFA), are now open for applications!

1. An opportunity in Microbial Management Strategies in Long-Term Nutrient Cycling. The selected student will conduct a literature review of peer-reviewed and grey literature on microbial nutrient management products, assess evidence on long-term field performance and nutrient use efficiency, and help identify research gaps. This work will contribute to an upcoming Gates–IFA convening in 2026. Preferred internship timing: January–April 2026. Click for the full internship posting on the NICCEE website.

2. An opportunity in Low-Carbon Ammonia and Nitrogen Fertilizer Production Technologies. The selected student will conduct a literature review of peer-reviewed and grey literature on renewable-based nitrogen fertilizer production technologies, exploring the readiness, scalability, costs, and long-term potential of new technologies. Preferred internship timing: Spring (Feb – April) 2026. Click for the full internship posting on the NICCEE website.

How to Apply:

Submit the following to sarah.garvey@umces.edu, subject line “NICCEE-IFA Internship Application – [Name of Internship]” by January 13, 2026 (Deadline Extended).

• 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

You must be a graduate student (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) to be eligible.

We are proud to launch this program and look forward to seeing NICCEE students bring their skills and perspectives to our partner organizations!