NESSI FAQs

Applicants must be available to participate full-time (40 hours/week) during the 11-week program. Dates are tentatively May 19-August 1, 2025.
Undergraduates completing their sophomore year or higher are eligible.
Must currently be enrolled in a U.S. university.
Must be a US Citizen, green card holder, or authorized to work in the U.S. to be eligible for the NESSI program.
1. For F visa students accepted to the NESSI program, a CPT work authorization issued through a U.S. Designated School Official (DSO) or OPT issued through both a DSO and the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) will be required.

Paid competitive hourly wage
Travel to and from Boulder, CO
Housing at CU's Bear Creek apartments shared with up to three other participants
Weekly professional development workshops
Networking and social opportunities with professionals and other interns

Ability to work with a group of peers
Skill in the use of software for communication purposes (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email)
Ability and willingness to learn and use scientific computing tools and programs
Good oral and written communication skills
Basic problem-solving skills
Ability to analyze data and draw conclusions
Potential to excel in a scientific career
Basic knowledge of mathematics, computer science, or engineering - through coursework
Ability to interact with mentors & peers in a manner that supports collaboration and inquiry
Ability and willingness to work within the guidelines and policies of the organization and assigned work groups

Review eligibility and academic standing requirements listed above.
Obtain an unofficial transcript from your college or university. You can likely download a free copy from your school's Student Portal.
Reach out to professors and others to act as references. We do not collect or accept letters of reference. However, we may contact these references when making our final selection.
Update your resume/CV
Write a not-to-exceed one-page cover letter clearly describing each of the following:
- Describe why you are interested in an internship at NSF NCAR.
- Explain how this program addresses your educational and career goals and what you expect to gain if selected.
Prepare your application packet.
- Combine your cover letter, resume/CV, and transcripts into 1 PDF document. Here are two resources for combining PDFs: How To Combine Files into One PDF; How To Combine PDFs into One File.
- Name the PDF “LastName_FirstName”
Apply through Workday.
- Applications are now CLOSED
- Upload reference contact information and other information requested on the questionnaire
- *TIP* When uploading your initial resume/CV, the system will scan your resume and autofill prior job information. You only need to have 1 prior job information, so save time by removing all of your extra positions. In the system, you MUST have at least one prior job.
- *TIP* Desired Salary: We have a set hourly salary for interns, which is not open to negotiation. You can put "N/A."

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