Research Internships

Engage in transportation research at the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI), recognized as the largest university-affiliated transportation research institute in the nation.

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2026 Summer undergraduate Research internship Program

Dates: May 26 – August 3, 2026
Location: Bryan, Texas | Texas A&M-RELLIS Campus

Program Overview

The 2026 Summer Undergraduate Research Internship Program offers students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience working alongside leading researchers at TTI. Each intern will be paired with a TTI research mentor and will contribute to an active research project within one of TTI’s University Transportation Centers (UTCs).

This immersive 10-week experience provides students with valuable insight into real-world transportation research, professional development opportunities, and a chance to explore innovative solutions to today’s mobility challenges.

For a CEM Internship:

Shape the Future of Efficient Mobility

Explore how efficient transportation systems can advance far-reaching economic and social benefits.

CEM Website

For an NCIT Internship:

Be on the Frontier of Technology and Infrastructure Innovation

Dive into projects involving infrastructure durability and innovation, innovative technologies and transportation policy.

NCIT Website

For AN SPTC Internship:

Accelerate in Multi-Modal Transportation Systems

Work at the intersection of engineering, meteorology and data science to assess vulnerabilities in transportation networks and support safer, more efficient travel.

SPTC Website

Research Topics

Interns will participate in projects related to:

  • Efficient and Innovative Mobility
  • Land-Use and Urban Planning
  • Infrastructure Durability and Innovation
  • Transportation Policy
  • Novel Technologies and Materials
  • Asset Management
  • Multi-Modal Transportation
  • Data Analysis

Funding

Interns will receive up to $6,000 in wages for the 10-week period. Those residing in Bryan/College Station will also receive:

  • $2,000 housing allowance
  • $1,700 food allowance

Interns are responsible for securing their own housing and transportation for the summer. Please note: Wages and allowances are considered taxable income.

Applicant Eligibility

Students from any academic major are encouraged to apply, including but not limited to:

  • Civil or other Engineering disciplines
  • Urban Planning
  • Public or Community Health
  • Social Sciences
  • Statistics or Data Analytics

Applicants must:

  • Demonstrate enthusiasm for research and interest in transportation-related topics.
  • Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  • Have completed at least 90 credit hours by the end of Spring 2026.
  • Be on track to graduate no sooner than December 2026.

Participate Requirements and Expectations

Selected interns must:

  • Refrain from enrolling in university courses during the 10-week internship.
  • Attend all internship-related events, including the final poster or presentation session.
  • Commit to a full-time schedule (40 hours per week), which includes:
    • Research hours determined by student’s mentor.
    • Mandatory internship activities and meetings.

Program Completion Requirements

To successfully complete the program, interns must submit and present:

  • A research plan
  • A final paper
  • A final presentation to researchers and fellow interns
  • A research poster or presentation

Internship Application

Application Packet requirements:

  • Completed internship application
    (For best results, download the application to your computer before opening and fill out the editable PDF.)
  • Personal essay (maximum 500 words) answering the following questions:
    • What strengths or skills would make you a great candidate for this internship?
    • What are your career goals and/or post-graduation plans?
  • Current transcripts (can be a downloaded version)
  • Letter of recommendation from a faculty member at your college/university

Deadline

  • Please email all completed applications to Carly Loe at [email protected] by Friday, March 13, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. (CST).
  • Complete application packets must be received by the deadline. Application materials received after this deadline will not be considered.