Intern

Fall session applications are closed. Spring 2027 applications will open September 14th!

Kickstart your clean energy career with a paid, 12-week internship! The Rhode Island Clean Energy Internship Program connects college students with private companies and nonprofit organizations engaged in the clean energy sector that are headquartered in Rhode Island or maintain a physical location or other established presence in the state.

As an intern, you’ll gain valuable real-world experience while working in fields such as marketing, engineering, research, finance, policy, and more. The program gives students the opportunity to build professional skills, explore careers in clean energy, and connect with organizations working to advance Rhode Island’s clean energy economy.

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Please note: students will need to create a new intern account every session. The same email can be used, but you will have to create a new password and re-upload your required documents.

Program Participation Steps

Step 1: Register for a new account here.  We recommend using a personal email instead of a school or work one to make sure you're included in all current and future emails.

Step 2: Log in and fill in all of the necessary information fields, including a current unofficial transcript, one-page resume and cover letter. You can find the cover letter template under "Program Documents."

Step 3:  Once your account is approved by program staff, you will be visible to eligible employers. You must have an account in order to be placed in any internships on the board. Internships will continue to be added until the session deadline, so check back frequently.

Step 4: If you find an internship you’re interested in, reach out to the employer via the contact information on the internship listing. Employers can reach out to you as well, but proactive students, by far, are the most likely to be placed into internships with host employers. 

Step 5: If the employer wishes to take you on for the session, they will send you an offer letter to sign. You must return your signed offer letter to your employer, who will then submit it to the program staff no later than the session deadline in order to have your funding reserved. 

Step 6: Enjoy your internship! Be sure to take advantage of this opportunity by learning valuable skills on the job and networking with others in the industry. Check out our alumni network to connect with other clean energy interns! 
 

Program Timelines

Fall 2026 

June 5, 2026 - Student and Host Company applications open
August 7, 2026 - Student and Host Company applications due
August 14, 2026 - Optional early offer letter deadline
August 31, 2026 - Optional early internship start date
September 11, 2026 - Deadline for signed offer letter submissions to program staff  
September 14, 2026 - Fall 2026 session begins
December 18, 2026 - Fall 2026 session ends  

Eligibility Requirements 

Students will be required to meet the following eligibility requirements: 

• Students need to demonstrate that they are currently enrolled at a college or university located in Rhode Island, or if the college or university is located outside of Rhode Island, can demonstrate proof of residency.
• Students must have completed or will complete at least their freshman year of college (24 credits) the semester before the internship.
• If a student attends a community college (or 2-year associate program) the student must have completed at least 24 credits.
• Graduate students must be currently enrolled in a master’s degree program or have graduated within one year of applying. 

Certain individuals are not eligible to participate in the program: 

• Law School students, Ph. D. candidates, or students who have been previously enrolled or matriculated in a Ph.D. program, are not eligible to participate in the program.
• Full or part-time employees are not eligible to participate in the program at their current employer, if their current employer is a Host Company.
• Any existing intern that has been on payroll for greater than 12 weeks at a Host Company or has been continuously working at the Host Employer since their last participating session.

Clean Energy Internship Program Alumni Network

 The Clean Energy Internship Program Alumni Network is a community on LinkedIn that brings together past interns, current participants, and industry partners to stay connected beyond the program. The network serves as a space to share career opportunities, highlight success stories, and foster meaningful connections within Rhode Island’s growing clean energy sector. Alumni can continue to build relationships and stay engaged with the clean energy workforce, ensuring that the impact of their internship experience extends well into their careers.   

Click here to join the CEIP Alumni Network!