The Nebraska Center for Energy Sciences Research (NCESR) is taking applications for the 2026 Summer Internships for undergraduates in energy sciences research. Up to eight internships are made possible through NCESR with support from Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD). The Darrell J. Nelson Summer Undergraduate Internship in Energy Sciences Research is being offered for the thirteenth year in the amount up to $6,000 per recipient for the summer of 2026. The application deadline is Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., CT.
The instructions with testimonials and the link to the application form in DocuSign can be found on the NCESR website and on UNL Handshake under jobs and internships.
Application Requirements:
The applicant is responsible to submit all required information in one package in the DocuSign found in the above NCESR website 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 or Brenda Coufal at brenda.coufal@unl.edu.
More details at: https://ncesr.unl.edu/