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ORNL undergraduate research opportunities address ORNL’s scientific mission: materials, neutron sciences, energy, high-performance computing, systems biology, and national security. All internships come with a stipend. Explore the opportunities and apply today for a high-impact internship experience!

Application deadlines vary by program. Click on the program name to learn more about each opportunity.

US Department of Energy Programs

Program
DOE Community College Internships (CCI)
Spring 2024 applications due: October 4th, 2023 at 5:00 P.M. ET.

Eligibility

  • Community college student
  • US citizen/Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR)
  • 3.0+ GPA

Commitment & Duration

  • Summer: full-time 10 weeks 
  • Fall/spring: part-time 16 weeks 

Program:

DOE Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI)
Spring 2024 applications due: October 4th, 2023 at 5:00 P.M. ET.

Eligibility:

  • Undergraduate students or recent Associate and Bachelor graduates (within 2 years of graduation).
  • US citizen/LPR
  • 3.0+ GPA

Commitment & Duration:

  • Summer: full-time 10 weeks
  • Fall/spring: full-time 16 weeks

Program:

Innovation in Buildings Graduate Research Fellowship (IBuild)
2023 application closed: December 2, 2022

Eligibiity:

  • Enrolled or plan to enroll in master’s or doctorate program
  •  US citizen/LPR
  • 3.0+ GPA

Commitment & Duration:

  • 12 months full-time

Program:

Hub & Spoke Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)
Summer 2023 application window closed

Eligiblity:

  • Current undergraduate in sophomore or junior year
  •  US citizen/LPR
  • 3.0+ GPA

Commitment & Duration:

  • Summer: full-time 10 weeks

Program:

JUMP into STEM
Team submissions closed: November 11, 2022

Eligiblity:

  • Undergraduate or graduate student
  • US citizen/LPR
  • 3.0+ GPA

Commitment & Duration:

  • Summer: full-time 10 weeks

ORNL Programs

Program:

Pathways to Computing Internship Program (PCIP)
Summer 2023 application window closed

Eligibility:

  • Undergraduate student
  • 3.0+ GPA

Commitment & Duration:

  • Summer: full-time 10 weeks

Program:

UT-ORII SMaRT Internships Program (SMaRT) 
Now accepting student applications for Summer 2024!

Eligibility:

  • Undergraduate student 
  • US citizen/LPR
  • 3.0+ GPA

Commitment:

  • Summer: full-time 9-10 weeks

Program:

Undergraduate Research Student Internship Program (URSI) 
Spring 2024 applications due: October 23rd, 2023 at 11:59 P.M. ET.

Eligibility:

  • Undergraduate student 
  • Recent associate or bachelor’s graduate
  • Recently separated veteran
  • US citizen/LPR
  • 3.0+ GPA

Commitment & Duration:

  • Summer: full-time 10-12 weeks
  • Fall/spring: full-time or part-time 16-20 weeks

Program:

Technical and Professional Internship Program (TPI)
Spring 2024 applications due: October 23rd, 2023 at 11:59 P.M. ET.

Eligibility:

  • Undergraduate student or
  • Recent associate or bachelor’s graduate or
  • Recently separated veteran
  • US citizen/LPR
  • 3.0+ GPA

Commitment & Duration:

  • Summer: full-time 10-12 weeks
  • Fall/spring: full-time or part-time 16-20 weeks