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Undergraduate Student Opportunities

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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

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:


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:


2023 application closed: December 2, 2022

Eligibility:

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

Commitment & Duration:

  • 12 months full-time

Program:


Summer 2023 application window closed

Eligibility:

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

Commitment & Duration:

  • Summer: full-time 10 weeks

Program:


Team submissions closed: November 11, 2022

Eligibility:

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

Commitment & Duration:

  • Summer: full-time 10 weeks

ORNL Programs

Program:


Summer 2023 application window closed

Eligibility:

  • Undergraduate student
  • 3.0+ GPA

Commitment & Duration:

  • Summer: full-time 10 weeks

Program:

 
Now accepting student applications for Summer 2024!

Eligibility:

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

Commitment:

  • Summer: full-time 9-10 weeks

Program:

 
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:


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
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