United States · Internship · Reviewed 2026-10-15

Ball State Geothermal Energy Operations & Campus Sustainability Practicum

Practical engineering internship operating the largest ground-source closed-loop geothermal district energy system installed on any North American university campus.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: Enrolled graduate student in environmental management, energy engineering, or geology
English language proficiency: IELTS 6.5 overall
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Technical statement on geothermal heat exchange systems
Recommendation letters: Department chair authorization

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: USD $21.00 per hour technical internship wage (approx USD $3,400/month)
Application fee: USD $0
Tuition / joining costs: Integrated into degree coursework

Dates and verification

Application deadline: April 30, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Ball State University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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