This Research Pack Abroad summer research opportunity will provide students the opportunity to sharpen their research skills in all areas of agricultural research.
Summer 2026
You will be matched with host faculty at Universitat Politechnica de Valencia in Valencia, Spain depending on your research background and interest. You will conduct laboratory and/or field research with faculty and international researchers onsite in Valencia, Spain. Experience a full-cultural immersion during your internship working alongside top-ranked European researchers and living independently in the third largest city in Spain. UPV campus is steps away from the Mediterranean Ocean and a bustling city life, free for you to explore on the weekends and evenings.
Contact Dr. Adrienne Tucker at adrienne_tucker@ncsu.edu to discuss your research interests.
Information
Courses: Independent Study (3 credits)
Program Dates: Mid-May to Mid-July
Deadlines
- Scholarships Application Deadline: Apply by February 15, 2026
- Application Deadline: Rolling admissions through December 12, 2025
Cost
- Students cover the cost of their airfare, housing in Spain and food directly
- UPV will help the students find housing on campus or close to campus
- Students register their participation through Study Abroad Independent Study/Research Abroad
- $75 non-refundable application fee
- $150 Study Abroad Fee
How to Apply
- Email resume/CV to Dr. Adrienne Tucker at adrienne_tucker@ncsu.edu
- Specify preferred partner institution and research interest in email
- Schedule a meeting with Dr. Tucker to discuss your research goals and to identify the best mentor
