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.
Considerations:
- Most of ORNL’s programs are pool-based applications-it is recommended that you connect with a mentor!
- Unless indicated all Internships have a requirements of:
- U.S. Citizenship or LPR status
- 3.0+ GPA
- Please see the frequently asked questions page for more information!
- Attend an ORNL Webinar to learn more about the application process.
Summer, Spring and Fall Programs
Program
Eligibility
Commitment & Duration
DOE Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI)
Spring 2026 applications close October 1, 2025 5:00 PM ET
- Undergraduate students or recent Associate and Bachelor graduates (within 2 years of graduation).
- Summer: full-time 10 weeks
- Fall/spring: full-time 16 weeks
DOE Community College Internships (CCI)
Spring 2026 applications close October 1, 2025 5:00 PM ET
- Community college students
- Summer: full-time 10 weeks
- Fall/spring: part-time 16 weeks
ORNL Research Student Internships (RSI)
Spring 2026 applications close October 18, 2025 11:59 PM ET
- Undergraduate and graduate students
- Recent Associate, Bachelor. and Masters graduates (within 2 years of graduation).
- Recently separated veterans
- Summer: full-time 10-12 weeks
- Fall/spring: full-time or part-time 16-20 weeks
ORNL Technical and Professional Internships (TPI)
Spring 2026 applications close October 18, 2025 11:59 PM ET
- Undergraduate and graduate students
- Recent Associate, Bachelor. and Masters graduates (within 2 years of graduation).
- Recently separated veterans
- Summer: full-time 10-12 weeks
- Fall/spring: full-time or part-time 16-20 weeks
- high school or higher graduates who have experienced barriers to employment.
No minimum GPA requirement
- 3 times annually
- 3-5 days a week, 16-weeks
Summer Only Programs
Program
Eligibility
Commitment & Duration
NNSA Minority Serving Institution Internship Program (MSIIP)
Summer 2025 applications closed.
- Undergraduate or Graduate student a Minority Serving Institution.
- US citizens only
- Summer: full-time 12 weeks
- Possibility to extend to 12 months.
Pathways to Computing Internship Program (PCIP)
Summer 2025 applications now closed.
- Undergraduate student
- No citizenship requirement
- Summer: full-time 10 weeks
The University of Maine and ORNL SM²ART REU Program
Summer 2025 applications closed.
- Current undergraduates completing their freshman, sophomore, or junior year
- Program dates: May 25-August 1, 2025
The Minority for Environmental Scholars Program (MES)
Summer 2025 applications closed.
- a rising sophomore, junior, or senior from a Minority Serving Institution.
- pursuing a degree in STEM , environmental science.
- Summer: full-time 10 weeks
UT-ORII SMaRT Internships Program (SMaRT)
Summer 2025 applications now closed.
- Undergraduate student
- Summer: full-time 10 weeks
For more information about undergraduate opportunities, please email [email protected].