As part of DOE’s ongoing efforts to maintain a scientific and technical workforce, it announced its spring 2026 internship placements today.
February 18, 2026
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The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Science announced today that 163 undergraduate students will participate in unique, hands-on research and technical training at the Department's National Laboratories and a fusion facility during Spring 2026.
This opportunity is part of DOE’s ongoing efforts to ensure that the United States maintains a highly skilled scientific and technical workforce to address the energy, economic, and national security challenges of today and tomorrow.
“The Department of Energy is proud to offer opportunities to students and educators to work with DOE and the National Labs to advance science,” said DOE Under Secretary for Science Darío Gil. “When students are able to experience working in a laboratory, they have a better understanding of what their careers could be. We are excited to encourage new researchers on their paths to helping us solve America’s challenges.”
The spring cohort includes 130 undergraduate students from two- or four-year colleges and universities and 33 community college students. They are part of the Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) and Community College Internships (CCI) programs, respectively. These students, from 120 academic institutions spanning 33 states, Puerto Rico, and District of Columbia, will work alongside National Lab scientists and engineering mentors on cutting-edge research and technology projects, including artificial intelligence, computational sciences, accelerator physics, fusion energy, materials sciences, quantum sciences, and cybersecurity.
SULI and CCI participants are selected based on merit among applicants from a wide range of academic institutions and backgrounds across the nation. The programs are managed by the Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists (WDTS) in the DOE Office of Science. For more information, visit the Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists (WDTS) homepage.
A list of recipients can be found at https://science.osti.gov/wdts/About/Laboratory-Participants.