A Resource for Energy Internship Seekers

Still on the hunt for that summer internship? The Nicholas Institute’s Energy Internship Program can help you find and fund a position.

The Energy Internship Program connects Duke students from all majors, backgrounds, and degree programs to summer opportunities across the energy sector, including at start-ups, utilities, renewable energy developers, large firms, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations. Check out their list of gigs for the coming summer and start applying!

Duke undergraduate and graduate students who will be returning to Duke for the subsequent fall semester may apply for supplementary funding through the Energy Internship Program once they have been offered an energy-related internship. This funding can be used to turn an unpaid internship into a paid internship or increase the stipend for a low-paying internship. Apply for funding here.

The internship does not have to be included on the Nicholas Institute’s list of opportunities for you to be eligible for funding. The amount of financial support will be negotiated with both student and employer, based on numerous factors, including the extent of compensation (if any) indicated in the internship offer letter. Funding decisions are made on a rolling basis, so apply ASAP after receiving your internship offer! 

Questions about the Energy Internship Program? Contact Bryan Koen, Assistant Director for Student Experience at the Nicholas Institute.

By Carl Thompson
Carl Thompson Senior Career Specialist