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Graduate Opportunities

National Laboratories

Current Highlights

Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program

  • Enrolled full-time in a qualified graduate program
  • Pursuing a Ph.D. in areas of physics, chemistry, material sciences, biology (non-medical), mathematics, engineering, computer or computational sciences, or specific areas of environmental sciences that are aligned with the mission of the Office of Science
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL)

Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship (MLEF) Program

  • Enrolled full-time as a degree-seeking student in a STEM program at an accredited college or university at the bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral level
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • U.S. citizen
  • Available to participate in the full 10-week program

Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) Program

  • Enrolled full-time in a qualified graduate program
  • Pursuing a Ph.D. in areas of physics, chemistry, material sciences, biology (non-medical), mathematics, engineering, computer or computational sciences, or specific areas of environmental sciences that are aligned with the mission of the Office of Science
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL)

Computational Physics Student Summer Workshop

  • Undergraduate and graduate students (must have completed at least one year of college or university)
  • U.S. citizen.

Graduate Research Assistant Program

  • Acceptance into a graduate program
  • Enroll in and successfully complete a minimum of six graduate credit hours per semester (or the equivalent of full-time enrollment)
  • Minimum GPA of 3.2 on 4.0 scale

Los Alamos Dynamics Summer School (LADSS)

  • Upper division undergraduate students to first-year graduate students
  • Students from diverse academic and cultural backgrounds
  • Variety of academic disciplines including computer science, aerospace/mechanical/nuclear/electrical/civil engineering and mathematics/statistics
  • Limited to U.S. citizens

Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship (MLEF) Program

  • Enrolled full-time as a degree-seeking student in a STEM program at an accredited college or university at the bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral level
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • U.S. citizen
  • Available to participate in the full 10-week program

Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) Program

  • Enrolled full-time in a qualified graduate program
  • Pursuing a Ph.D. in areas of physics, chemistry, material sciences, biology (non-medical), mathematics, engineering, computer or computational sciences, or specific areas of environmental sciences that are aligned with the mission of the Office of Science
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien

Quantum Computing Summer School Fellowship

  • Upper division undergraduates to early graduate students from all STEM majors (physics, computer science, engineering, math, chemistry, etc.)
  • Some familiarity with quantum mechanics and/or linear algebra and some basic programming skills (e.g., in Python)
  • Not limited to U.S. citizens

Science of Signatures Advanced Studies Institute

  • Advanced Ph.D. students (completed all course work) and/or postdocs from diverse academic and cultural backgrounds
  • All technical disciplines
  • U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents

Supercomputer Institute

  • Undergraduate and graduate students, and recent graduates from all majors
  • Have computer science, computer engineering, information technology or related experience

Sandia National Laboratories

Recent Internship Openings

Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship (MLEF) Program

  • Enrolled full-time as a degree-seeking student in a STEM program at an accredited college or university at the bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral level
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • U.S. citizen
  • Available to participate in the full 10-week program

Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) Program

  • Enrolled full-time in a qualified graduate program
  • Pursuing a Ph.D. in areas of physics, chemistry, material sciences, biology (non-medical), mathematics, engineering, computer or computational sciences, or specific areas of environmental sciences that are aligned with the mission of the Office of Science
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien

The Center for Cyber Defenders (CCD, TITANS-Cyber)

  • All undergraduate or graduate levels with disciplines in cybersecurity, computer science, computer engineering or electrical engineering.
  • U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident

Other DOE Laboratories and Sites

Ames Laboratory

Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) Program

  • Enrolled full-time in a qualified graduate program
  • Pursuing a Ph.D. in areas of physics, chemistry, material sciences, biology (non-medical), mathematics, engineering, computer or computational sciences, or specific areas of environmental sciences that are aligned with the mission of the Office of Science
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien

Argonne National Laboratory

Clean Cities University Workforce Development Program

  • Undergraduate (junior or senior) or graduate students studying communications, public relations, business, marketing, engineering, environmental sciences or other majors

Minority Serving Institutions Partnership Program

  • Enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited Minority Serving Institution (MSI) and pursuing a STEM degree
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • U.S. citizen

Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) Program

  • Enrolled full-time in a qualified graduate program
  • Pursuing a Ph.D. in areas of physics, chemistry, material sciences, biology (non-medical), mathematics, engineering, computer or computational sciences, or specific areas of environmental sciences that are aligned with the mission of the Office of Science
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien

Brookhaven National Laboratory

Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) Program

  • Enrolled full-time in a qualified graduate program
  • Pursuing a Ph.D. in areas of physics, chemistry, material sciences, biology (non-medical), mathematics, engineering, computer or computational sciences, or specific areas of environmental sciences that are aligned with the mission of the Office of Science
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien 

Fermilab

Computational Science Internship

  • Enrolled in a U.S. college or university in computer science or related graduate program
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • Eligible to work in the United States

Graduate Fellowships in Engineering and Science (GEM)

  • Member of a community underrepresented in STEM: American Indian/Native, African American/Black and/or Hispanic American/Latino
  • Minimum GPA of 2.8 (master’s) and 3.0 (doctoral) on a 4.0 scale
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Helen Edwards Summer Internship

  • Enrolled at an accredited European university/college
  • Completed at least one full year at the time of application
  • Minimum GPA of 4.0 on a 5.0 scale
  • Fluent in conversational and written English
  • Eligible to work in the United States

Italian Student Program

  • At least 21 years of age
  • Have a graduate degree in physics or engineering Laurea Triennale
  • Eligible to work in the United States
  • No nationality requirement (non-Italian students may apply)

NSF Mathematical Sciences Graduate Internship

  • Enrolled full-time in a U.S. college or university
  • Pursuing a doctoral degree in mathematics, statistics or applied mathematics
  • Minimum GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale

Science Graduate Research Program (SCGSR)

  • Enrolled full-time in a qualified graduate program
  • Pursuing a Ph.D. in areas of physics, chemistry, material sciences, biology (non-medical), mathematics, engineering, computer or computational sciences, or specific areas of environmental sciences that are aligned with the mission of the Office of Science
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien

VetTech Internship Program

  • Must have military experience and be eligible to work in the U.S. 

Idaho National Laboratory (INL)

Graduate Internships 

Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) Program

  • Enrolled full-time in a qualified graduate program
  • Pursuing a Ph.D. in areas of physics, chemistry, material sciences, biology (non-medical), mathematics, engineering, computer or computational sciences, or specific areas of environmental sciences that are aligned with the mission of the Office of Science
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Berkeley Lab Direct Hire

Computing Sciences Summer Student Program (CSSSP)

  • Undergraduate students between their junior and senior years who have completed core courses in computer science, mathematics and related areas of study
  • Graduate students in any computer or computational science discipline

Graduate Degrees for Minorities for Engineering and Science (GEM)

  • Member of a community underrepresented in STEM: American Indian/Native, African American/Black and/or Hispanic American/Latino
  • Admitted to a GEM Member University graduate program with confirmed department funding support
  • U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident

Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship (MLEF)

  • Enrolled full-time as a degree-seeking student in a STEM program at an accredited college or university at the bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral level
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • U.S. citizen
  • Available to participate in the full 10-week program

Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) Program

  • Enrolled full-time in a qualified graduate program
  • Pursuing a Ph.D. in areas of physics, chemistry, material sciences, biology (non-medical), mathematics, engineering, computer or computational sciences, or specific areas of environmental sciences that are aligned with the mission of the Office of Science
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien at the time of application

Science-IT Internship program (SCIIT)

  • Enrolled in a full-time academic program at an accredited college or university.

UC Global Food Initiative

  • Undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in a higher education institution.

National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL)

Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship (MLEF) Program

  • Enrolled full-time as a degree-seeking student in a STEM program at an accredited college or university at the bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral level
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • U.S. citizen
  • Available to participate in the full 10-week program

Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) Program

  • Enrolled full-time in a qualified graduate program
  • Pursuing a Ph.D. in areas of physics, chemistry, material sciences, biology (non-medical), mathematics, engineering, computer or computational sciences, or specific areas of environmental sciences that are aligned with the mission of the Office of Science
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien

Post Graduate Combustion Engineer Scientist

  • Demonstrated completion of coursework pursuant to a master’s or PhD in science or engineering.
  • Candidate will research for a period of one year, with the possibility of extending that appointment (up to five years)

Professional Internship Program (PIP)

  • Undergraduate or graduate student in good standing at a regionally accredited college/university or a post-baccalaureate within two years of graduation
  • Minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale

National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)

Graduate and Undergraduate Internships

  • Enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours as an undergraduate or 9 credit hours as a graduate student
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) Program

  • Enrolled full-time in a qualified graduate program
  • Pursuing a Ph.D. in areas of physics, chemistry, material sciences, biology (non-medical), mathematics, engineering, computer or computational sciences, or specific areas of environmental sciences that are aligned with the mission of the Office of Science
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)

Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship (MLEF) Program

  • Enrolled full-time as a degree-seeking student in a STEM program at an accredited college or university at the bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral level
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • U.S. citizen
  • Available to participate in the full 10-week program

Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) Program

  • Enrolled full-time in a qualified graduate program
  • Pursuing a Ph.D. in areas of physics, chemistry, material sciences, biology (non-medical), mathematics, engineering, computer or computational sciences, or specific areas of environmental sciences that are aligned with the mission of the Office of Science
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien

Post Graduate Employment Opportunities 

ORNL is looking for the future leaders under their new initiative “Reimagining ORNL.” ORNL is strategically expanding opportunities for scientific leadership and enable focused research essential to U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) mission priorities in emerging fields. Brochure- ORNL Reimagined.

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)

Diversity Internship for DTRA

Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship (MLEF) Program

  • Enrolled full-time as a degree-seeking student in a STEM program at an accredited college or university at the bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral level
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • U.S. citizen
  • Available to participate in the full 10-week program

Linus Pauling Distinguished Doctoral Fellowship

  • Completed a Ph.D. in a science or engineering field related to the lab’s mission areas
  • Degree completed by summer 2020 from an accredited college or university
  • Legal right to work in the U.S.

National Security Internship Program (NSIP)

  • Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program focused in STEM disciplines
  • Minimum grade point average of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale
  • Able to work a minimum 10-week summer internship (40 hours per week)
  • Post Bachelors Research Associates must have received a degree within the past two years at an accredited college or university in a field of study based on current postings
  • Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale
  • Able to work a minimum of six months and be able to work 40 hours per week during the summer

Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) Program

  • Enrolled full-time in a qualified graduate program
  • Pursuing a Ph.D. in areas of physics, chemistry, material sciences, biology (non-medical), mathematics, engineering, computer or computational sciences, or specific areas of environmental sciences that are aligned with the mission of the Office of Science
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien

Safeguards Internship Program (SIP)

  • Completed an undergraduate program or in good standing with an accredited college or university graduate program
  • Post bachelors, graduate, post masters and doctoral students are encouraged to apply
  • Course of study focused in, but not limited to, chemistry, engineering, physics, political science, nonproliferation or economics
  • Minimum GPA of 3.25 on 4.0 scale
  • U.S. citizen

Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL)

Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) Program

  • Enrolled full-time in a qualified graduate program
  • Pursuing a Ph.D. in areas of physics, chemistry, material sciences, biology (non-medical), mathematics, engineering, computer or computational sciences, or specific areas of environmental sciences that are aligned with the mission of the Office of Science
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL)

Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) Program

  • Enrolled full-time in a qualified graduate program
  • Pursuing a Ph.D. in areas of physics, chemistry, material sciences, biology (non-medical), mathematics, engineering, computer or computational sciences, or specific areas of environmental sciences that are aligned with the mission of the Office of Science
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien

Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility

Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) Program

  • Enrolled full-time in a qualified graduate program
  • Pursuing a Ph.D. in areas of physics, chemistry, material sciences, biology (non-medical), mathematics, engineering, computer or computational sciences, or specific areas of environmental sciences that are aligned with the mission of the Office of Science
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien

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