Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships
Agency: Department of Energy
Location:
California, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C.
See the list of participating laboratories
Major/Field of Interest: Environmental Science, Natural Sciences, Physical Sciences
Description:
This program places students in paid internships in Science and Engineering at any of several Department of Energy facilities. Many of the participants in the program have decided on a career in science and engineering because of the nature of the experience. Students work with scientists or engineers on projects related to the laboratories' research programs. The different laboratories each offer different research opportunities (see Choosing a Lab).
The summer programs at the various laboratories will run from late May to mid-August, fall programs run from August through December and spring programs from January through May. The exact start date will depend on the laboratory and will be given to participants who have been accepted at that specific laboratory. Students are required to participate for the full term of the program.
Compensation:
Stipend
$400 per week, additional housing and transportation costs may be covered
Hours per Week:
Full Time
Duration: 10 to 16 weeks
Program Availability:
Semester, Summer
Typical Application Deadline: May, September, October
Eligibility:
- Must be a United States Citizen or Permanent Resident Alien
- Open to Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, Recent Graduates, Graduate Students
- Must be currently enrolled full time as an undergraduate student and completed at least one college
- Must be 18 years or older at the start of the program
- Must be a United States Citizen or Permanent Resident Alien
- Must have earned a high school diploma or GED
- Can participate in a maximum of two SULI internships
- Must have coverage under a health insurance plan. It is the responsibility of each participant to se
- Students are limited to the number and type of appointments they can receive. Students attending a C
Web site:
http://www.scied.science.doe.gov/scied/erulf/about.html
Contact:
sc.helpwithapplication@science.doe.gov
(202) 586-9742