Deadline to apply is February 1
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. 1/26/2026
Undergraduate students interested in community outreach, science and agriculture are encouraged to apply for a variety of 8-week paid summer internships through UT Extension, the outreach unit of the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture.
The Tennessee Extension Internship Program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the work conducted by UT Extension. With offices in every county across the state, UT Extension delivers research-based education and resources in agriculture, family and consumer sciences and community development to improve the quality of life for Tennesseans.
Students interested in applying for an internship are encouraged to visit UT Extension’s internship website for more information about open positions, required qualifications and the application form. Internships are expected to run from June 1 through July 29, 2026, and successful applicants will receive a stipend during their internship.
The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture is comprised of the Herbert College of Agriculture, UT College of Veterinary Medicine, UT AgResearch and UT Extension. Through its land-grant mission of teaching, research and outreach, the Institute touches lives and provides Real. Life. Solutions. to Tennesseans and beyond. utia.tennessee.edu.
Contact: Egla Lopez, UT Extension Evaluation and Staff Development, elopez4@utk.edu
