Short-term and long-tern internships and research opportunities at a variety of national laboratories and DOE/NNSA facilities are available to undergraduates, graduate students, and postdocs year-round.
Below is a compressed listing of opportunities and resources. We will update this page as new information becomes available.
G.T. Seaborg Institute at LANL Graduate Research Program
Los Alamos, NM (Los Alamos National Laboratory)
- Information on Graduate Research Fellowships
- Salaried 10-12 week position
- Start dates between March and August 2025; hybrid and on-site options
- Application Deadline: January 8, 2025
- For more information, click the button below:
Summer Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI)
at one of 17 participating DOE facilities
- For full-time (or recently-graduated) undergraduates
- Stipend provided with position
- 10 week (summer) or 16 week (semester) terms
- Application Deadlines: January 7, 2026, 5:00 PM ET for Summer Term; approximately end of May for Fall term (check back!)
- Science Undergraduate Laboratory... | U.S. DOE Office of Science (SC) (osti.gov)
Nuclear and Radiochemistry Summer School
Brookhaven National Laboratory (Long Island, NY) & San Jose State University (San Jose, CA)
- June 16, 2025 - July 25, 2025
- For undergraduates (sophomore and junior) interested in nuclear sciences
- Stipend provided ($4000); tuition, fees, transportation, housing, books, supplies are covered
- Transferrable college credit awarded through participation
- More information & application: https://www.nucl-acs.org/?page_id=15
- Application Deadline: February 6, 2025
Summer Internship in Nuclear Science & Security
Glenn T. Seaborg Institute/Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Livermore, CA (LLNL)
- Undergraduate & Graduate Internship Applications
- Salaried, full-time position
- 8 weeks (June 15 - Aug 7, 2026)
- Application Deadlines: January 30, 2026
Postdoctoral programs are also available! LLNL Postdoc Opportunities | Science and Technology
A list of internships and opportunities both at LLNL and other institutions can also be found at: Career Opportunities | Glenn T. Seaborg Institute (llnl.gov)
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) Research Student Internship Program
Oak Ridge, TN (ORNL)
- Funded, full-time appointments
- 10-12 weeks (optional 12-mo for recent graduates)
- See website for dates and deadlines
Additional fellowship opportunities for undergraduates, graduate students, recent graduates, and postdocs are available through ORISE:
STEM Internships and Fellowships - ORISE (orau.gov)
Graduate Research Program at ORNL (GRO)
Oak Ridge, TN (ORNL)
- Variable commitment, duration, & benefits (3-12 mo)
- Must be enrolled as a full-time graduate student
- No deadlines to apply
- Contact a staff member in your discipline to get started
- Graduate Research at ORNL Program (GRO) – Education & Internship Opportunities
Internships at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL)
Los Alamos, NM
- Paid summer and year-round positions
- Offers Post-Bachelor's opportunities: Search Jobs | Los Alamos National Laboratory
- Deadlines: Application and documents due by Feb 13, 2026 for Summer 2026. Applications also accepted on rolling basis.
- Minority Serving Institution Partnership Program: MSIPP Graduate & Undergraduate applications available
Postings for undergraduate and graduate positions at LANL can be found at:
Student Programs | Los Alamos National Laboratory
Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Graduate & Undergraduate Internships + Postdoctoral Program
Idaho Falls, ID
- Paid 10-16 week internships in a range of STEM fields
- Visit links below for more information on available positions
- Undergraduate Internships - Idaho National Laboratory (inl.gov)
- Graduate Internships - Idaho National Laboratory (inl.gov)
- Postdoc Program - Idaho National Laboratory
Russel L. Heath Distinguished Associate Program (INL)
Idaho Falls, ID
- Postdoctoral appointments with up to 2-3 years of support
- Completion of PhD required prior to appointment
- Application typically open from October through March, with award announcement in May
Savannah River National Site (SRNS) Internship & Faculty Participant Program
Aiken, SC
- Paid summer and year-round positions for undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs, & faculty
- SRS - Internship and Faculty Participant Program
NNSA Graduate Fellowship Program
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)
Richland, WA
- Year-long, salaried internship
- Applicants must be within 18 months of receiving degree to apply
- Applications for the 2026-7 year are closed; more info on next cycle in Spring 2026
- NNSA Graduate Fellowship Program | PNNL
DOE Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) Program
at participating DOE facilities
- DOE Office of Science Graduate S... | U.S. DOE Office of Science (SC) (osti.gov)
- Stipend provided
- 3-12 mo positions
- Applications should open February 2026, with application deadline of May 2026