Applied Economics & Experimental Research (APEX) Internship, Fall 2026

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Apply now Job no: 503477
Work type: Student
Location: Newark, DE
Categories: Student Services, Training and Education, Fall Semester, Undergraduate Students

Estimated Pay: $15 per hour

Number of Jobs Available: 4

Schedule: Flexible

Location: Townsend Hall

About the Department:

CEAE is housed within the Department of Applied Economics and Statistics (APEC). Our mission is to nurture a diverse and inclusive community engaged in innovative, evidence-based research that informs policy and promotes sustainability of the intersection of agriculture and the environment. CEAE-supported research primarily involves economic experiments in the laboratory and field, designed to better understand and address real-world economic, environmental, and policy challenges.

Role

Description:

Interns will help explore big questions related to food, farming, the environment, and coastal resilience. You’ll work with a supportive team to learn how research happens—by helping collect information, talk to people, and organize findings. Along the way, you’ll build your résumé, receive mentorship, and create your own project.

• Compiling literature reviews and background research
• Assisting with experiment data collection and lab setup
• Administrative or logistical support for research operations
• Program support for the CEAE Mentoring Network
• Attend weekly check-ins with CEAE faculty and staff for ongoing guidance and progress updates
• Develop a research project that will be exhibited at CEAE’s Ag Day booth in April 2027
• Communicating their experience in the program through outreach activities

Applicants must be a first- or second-year UD student enrolled for Fall 2026 with a declared undergraduate major in Environmental & Resource Economics (ENRE), Food & Agribusiness Marketing (FABM), or Statistics (STAT). Candidates should demonstrate an interest in applied research and data-driven problem solving, be available for work at Townsend Hall, and commit to 8–10 hours per week during the academic year.

Application Review:
Starts August 28, 2026 and continues on a rolling basis.

Interviews:
Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

Offers Extended:
Late August through early September.

Applicants must be undergraduate students at the University of Delaware. Work-study eligibility can be found here . Applicants not enrolled as undergraduate students at the University will not be considered for this position. Employment Limitations and Exceptions

Advertised: 28 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 11 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Are you curious about how people make decisions that shape our environment, food systems, and coastal communities? The Center for Experimental & Applied Economics (CEAE) is seeking motivated first- and second-year students to join the Applied Economics & Experimental Research (APEX) Internship Program. Interns will work closely with a faculty advisor, graduate mentors, and professional staff to learn about research, explore career pathways, build your résumé, and receive personalized mentorship to support your professional goals.