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Professional Development Opportunities

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LAST CALL OPPORTUNITIES

SAPLINGS “AI in Ag” Graduate Student Training Award

The SAPLINGS “AI in Ag” Graduate Training Award provides 1 year of support to N.C. PSI-affiliated Ph.D. students (stipend + tuition) engaged in machine learning and AI research to identify new solutions in agriculture. We invite N.C. PSI-affiliated faculty to nominate their doctoral student for this 1-year award. Research should focus on the application of Machine Learning, Data Science and/or AI to plant science or agricultural use-cases.

A woman and a man standing outside in front of the Plant Sciences Building

NC State’s 2026 Envisioning Research Competition

Share Research Images, Win Prizes!
Envisioning Research is an annual contest to help the NC State research community share the beauty of research. Prizes are awarded annually to university-affiliated applicants, and the winning images are used in a variety of promotional ways across campus to increase visibility. Open to all NC State graduate students, undergraduates, postdocs, faculty and staff, with separate cash prizes for winners and runners-up in four categories based on each contestant’s status at the university. 

Submission Deadline: April 29, 2026

First time, somatic embryo formed on suspension culture of rose cells with multiple cotyledons like a flower.

Events and Conferences

Internships and Fellowships

ePACK

ePACK is NC State’s online platform for openings (internship, leadership development, and full-time job opportunities), upcoming events, online tools, and more that are currently available for you.

Cooper howling wolf sculpture near greenery and benches

Other Opportunities

Volunteer at the Agroecology Education Farm

Come volunteer at the Agroecology Education Farm. This is a great opportunity to work on the farm, learn about sustainable farming, spend time outside and tour the farm. You are welcome to come alone, bring a friend or a group of friends. If you have questions about the volunteer workday, please contact Sara Snyder, farm manager, at sasnyde4@ncsu.edu.

Volunteer Dates: Various throughout the Spring Semester

NC State Sustainability Career Development Program

Step into an exciting journey with the NC State Sustainability Career Development Program, where you can explore and build your career in sustainability on your own terms. This unique initiative is designed for NC State students, offering a flexible, ā€œchoose your own adventureā€ approach to career development. Program Enrollment is ongoing and you can join at anytime of year. Whether you’re passionate about protecting the planet, creating innovative solutions, or leading change, this program lets you tailor your experiences to match your interests and goals.

Hops research
Student Gwen Casebeer (left) and researcher Jeanine Davis look over hops growing at Mountain Horticultural Research and Extension Center in Henderson County.

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N.C. PSI’s “Spotlight on Growth”

Did you know there are over 400 undergraduates, graduate students and postdocs that are affiliated with the N.C. PSI -all doing incredible work!! In an effort to recognize and celebrate the outstanding contributions of students and postdocs across PSI, we are introducing a new spotlight series: “Spotlight on Growth”. Every few weeks, we will introduce you to one student or post-doc and share some brief facts about their research and themselves. Additionally, these spotlights may be shared on N.C. PSI social media throughout the year.

Plant Sciences Building at night

Resources