AgTech Research Intern

Institute For Advanced Learning And Research

Job Location:

Danville, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

AGTECH RESEARCH INTERNSHIP

ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP
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.

WHAT YOULL DO
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 YOULL LEARN
Hands-on experience in controlled environment agriculture
Exposure to applied research and innovation in AgTech
Professional skills in data analysis teamwork and research operations

PROGRAM DETAILS
Duration: 8 weeks
Schedule: Approximately 28 hours per week with a maximum of 224 hours
Compensation: $15 per hour / $3360 total stipend
Location: In-person at IALR

OTHER DETAILS
IALR reserves the right to modify and/or cancel the internship program. Modifications could include a shortened timeframe with a pro-rated adjustment to the paid compensation alternate assignments and/or adjustments to work-site location. Internships are primarily in-person. The IALR Internship Program does not provide local housing or a housing allowance

Qualifications

ELIGIBILITY 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)

INTERNSHIP TIMELINE
Application Deadline: March 20 2026 at 4:00 PM (EST)
Candidate Interviews (Microsoft Teams): April
Intern Selection Notifications: April 30 2026
Please note: IALR internships are highly competitive and not all applicants will be invited to interview.

MANDATORY PROGRAM DATES
Intern Orientation (required for all interns): June 1 2026 OR June 8 2026
Mandatory Internship Luncheon and Final Presentations: July 24 2026

TIME COMMITMENT REQUIREMENTS
Interns must complete a total of 224 hours by August 10 2026
The internship is designed as an 8-week program served in consecutive weeks
Interns are permitted ONE unpaid week off during the program
Except for this one week interns are expected to work continuously

LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION
All applicants must submit ONE letter of recommendation as part of the application process. The letter will be reviewed in addition to application letter must be received by March 20 2026.

SUBMISSION OPTIONS
Letters of recommendation can be provided by email or address. The details are below:

Email:

Mail:
ATTN: HR Internship
Institute for Advanced Learning and Research
150 Slayton Avenue
Danville VA 24540

LETTER REQUIREMENTS
The letter must include:
The references relationship to the applicant
Length of time the reference has known the applicant
Comments on the applicants knowledge skills and abilities relevant to the internship
Any concerns that may prevent successful completion of the internship

Required Experience:

Intern

DescriptionAGTECH RESEARCH INTERNSHIPABOUT THE INTERNSHIPInterested 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 (C...