2027 CSU Internship Proposal Form

What type of internship are you applying for?

Program-fundedMentor-fundedUnpaid

What is the hourly pay for this internship? Reminder: program-funded internships have a set compensation of $18.33 per hour (regardless of degree).

What are the expected work hours for this internship? Reminder: program-funded internships have a set 300 hours-max limit for the summer.

Title of the internship? (Please note, this title will be published online for job posting.)

Please provide a brief description of the internship. (Please note, this description will be published online for job posting.)

Which topic area is the PRIMARY focus of this internship?

What other topic area(s) (if any) will this internship address?

In which county will the intern primarily work?

In which other counties (if any) will the internship take place? (CTRL + select all that apply)

Where will the internship be primarily based?

Include the primary office, research site, field location, or other work location.

Will housing be available to the intern?

YesNo

If the internship is based outside the Front Range, please describe any housing options available to the intern. (Please note, this description will be published online for job posting.)

Primary Mentor Name

Title

Which college or institution are you affiliated with, if applicable?

Please write in your Department

In which county are you based?

In which region are you based?

Do you have any additional center affiliations?

Email address

Your Phone (###-###-####)

What will your primary mentor role be in this internship?

Describe your responsibilities for supervision, project guidance, student development, and evaluation.

Second Mentor Name

Please list: Name, Department/College or County/Region, Email, Phone and Mentors Role each on a new line.

Title

Which college or institution are you affiliated with, if applicable?

Please write in your Department

In which county are you based?

In which region are you based?

Do you have any additional center affiliations?

Email address

Phone number (###-###-####)

What will your mentor role be in this internship?

Describe your responsibilities for supervision, project guidance, student development, and evaluation.

Additional mentor name(s)

Please list: Name, Department/College or County/Region, Email, Phone and Mentors Role each on a new line.

Title

Which college or institution are you affiliated with, if applicable?

Department

In which county are you based?

In which region are you based?

Do you have any additional center affiliations?

Email address

Phone number (###-###-####)

What will your mentor role be in this internship?

Describe your responsibilities for supervision, project guidance, student development, and evaluation.

Please describe the proposed internship goals, scope, and objectives. (Please note, this description will be published online for job posting.)

What are the primary goals of the internship? What activities, responsibilities, or research tasks will the intern undertake? What specific objectives or deliverables are expected? What is the anticipated scope of the intern's work?

How was this applied research project identified?

Describe the issue, need, or opportunity that led to the project. Explain how the project responds to an identified community, industry, stakeholder, or Extension need.

With which stakeholder group(s) will the intern work? (Please note, this description will be published online for job posting.)

Identify the relevant stakeholder groups and describe how the intern will engage with them. Examples may include producers, landowners, community organizations, local governments, industry partners, natural resource professionals, or other community members.

What student learning outcomes do you anticipate and what are the opportunities for professional development? (Please note, this description will be published online for job posting.)

Describe the knowledge, skills, competencies, or practical experience the intern is expected to gain.

What opportunities for professional development will be available to the intern? (Please note, this description will be published online for job posting.)

Examples may include networking, conferences, workshops, field experiences, presentations, technical training, professional mentoring, or collaboration with Extension personnel and partners.

How does this internship align with the goals and priorities of CSU Extension?

Explain how the internship supports Extension's educational mission, applied research, community engagement, stakeholder needs, and/or the translation of research into practical applications.