Applications are currently being accepted for the summer 2025 term of two internship programs offered by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science: the Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) program and Community College Internships (CCI) program.
The application deadline is Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at 5 p.m. Eastern time.
Through SULI and CCI, undergraduate students and recent graduates discover science and technology careers at the DOE national laboratories and gain the experience needed to transition from internship to employment. Interns work directly with national laboratory scientists and engineers, assisting them on research or technology projects that support the DOE mission.
SULI is open to full-time students attending four-year institutions and community colleges or recent graduates within two years of receiving their bachelor’s or associate’s degree, while CCI is exclusively for community college students. Both programs are stipend-based and offered three times annually in fall, spring, and summer.
Three virtual workshops are planned to provide strategies for submitting a compliant application and learning about the internship experience from CCI and SULI alumni.
The first two workshops will introduce the program and application process. The third workshop will include a review of the application process for each program and a live alumni panel discussion that will showcase the research opportunities and internship experiences of students who have taken part in the programs.
In addition to the workshops, prospective SULI and CCI applicants are invited to engage with representatives from the DOE national laboratories at a virtual summer internship fair.
The program office also invites applicants and letter-of-recommendation writers to attend virtual office hours to answer administrative questions, such as those pertaining to uploading transcripts and submitting letters of recommendation, and general inquiries.
The schedule of workshops and events is as follows (all times Eastern):
- CCI workshop: Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 2 p.m. (register now)
- SULI workshop: Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 2 p.m. (register now)
- Summer internship fair: Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 1 p.m. (register now)
- SULI and CCI panel workshop: Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 2 p.m. (register now)
- Office hours: Wednesday, December 11 and 18, 2024, at 2 p.m. (register now).
Potential mentors at DOE national laboratories should reach out to SULI and CCI program contacts at their labs for information on how to request an intern.
Additional information about SULI and CCI is accessible from the home page of the Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists (WDTS). Resources include lists of participating laboratories, eligibility requirements, application guidance, frequently asked questions, and highlights featuring former interns.
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