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Department of Energy Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI)
Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) help connect STEM undergraduates and recent graduates to cutting-edge research experiences in the spring, summer, and fall.
About the SULI program
The SULI program encourages undergraduate students and recent graduates to pursue science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers by providing research experiences at ORNL, the largest DOE science and energy lab.
“My expectations were clearly not high enough because my experience has been awesome….I am leaving this internship with more than just a completed research project. I have gained a lot of technical skills, expanded my network, and learned so much about science and national laboratories in general…. My time at ORNL has also motivated me to look into careers and opportunities at national labs in the future, especially at Oak Ridge if a chance arises again.”
– Former SULI Participant
ORNL participates in the Department of Energy Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI).
The program is sponsored and managed by the DOE Office of Science’s Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists (WDTS) in collaboration with the DOE national laboratories. The program encourages undergraduates and recent associate and bachelor’s graduates to pursue STEM careers by providing research experiences at ORNL.
Program Details
- All SULI internships are full time and take place in-person on the ORNL campus.
- Spring and fall experiences are 16 weeks.
- Summer experiences are 10 weeks.
All these opportunities offer the ability to extend your experience.
Eligibility Overview
- US citizen / LPR
- Current undergraduate or recent graduate AS/BS (0-2 years)
- GPA 3.0+
- Age 18+
Stipend and Allowances
- Weekly stipend of $650
- Housing allowance of $250 per week
- Up to $500 round-trip travel reimbursement to/from the lab if you live farther than 50 miles from Oak Ridge
*contingent upon full participation
How to Apply
Check application opening and closing dates.
Apply on the SULI website.
Connect with an ORNL mentor
Additional Resources
Learn more about ORNL
Learn more about the SULI
FAQs
Do you have questions? That’s okay!
For questions about ORNL internships, email [email protected].
For questions about the application process, email [email protected].
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