An amazing opportunity -- students and recent grads may apply to conduct research and technical projects at DOE National Laboratories.
October 14, 2026
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is now accepting applications for the Summer 2027 term of the Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) program and the Community College Internships (CCI) program. Mentored by scientists, engineers, and technical professionals, interns will acquire new skills through hands-on learning, be exposed to science and technology careers, and expand their professional networks to advance their educational and career goals. The interns will have the opportunity to work with a team of experts to solve real-world problems and contribute to science and innovation that support the DOE mission, including new frontiers in the Genesis Mission, quantum information sciences, fusion science and engineering, space sciences, biotechnology, nuclear energy and technology, critical minerals and materials, advanced manufacturing, and cybersecurity.
SULI is open to full-time students attending four-year institutions and community colleges and to recent graduates within two years of receiving their bachelor’s or associate degree. CCI is for community college students including those who are enrolled part-time. Both programs are stipend-based and offered three times annually in Fall, Spring, and Summer. Participants residing outside the commuting area are offered domestic round-trip travel to and from the host Lab and financial assistance with lodging. The application deadline for both programs is January 6, 2027, at 5:00 p.m. EST. A number of workshops, an alumni panel, an online internship fair, and technical support will be available to applicants throughout the process.
Workshop Details
Several workshops are planned to provide strategies for submitting a compliant application and opportunities to learn about the internship experience from CCI and SULI alumni.
Workshops will introduce the programs and application processes and offer live alumni panel discussions, which will showcase the project opportunities and internship experiences of students who have taken part in the programs.
- November 4, 2026, SULI Application Assistance Workshop: Registration information here.
- November 5, 2026, CCI Application Assistance Workshop: Registration information here.
- December 8, 2026, SULI Panel Workshop: Registration information here.
- December 11, 2026, CCI Panel Workshop: Registration information here.
Summer Internship Fair
In addition to the workshops, prospective applicants are invited to engage with representatives from the DOE National Laboratories at a virtual Summer Internship Fair scheduled for November 12, 2026, from 1:00–5:00 pm EST. During the fair, WDTS staff, as well as researchers from the National Laboratories, will be online and available via chat. Registration information here.
Office Hours
The program office invites applicants and letter-of-recommendation writers to attend office hours to receive answers to administrative questions, such as those pertaining to uploading transcripts, submitting letters of recommendation, and general inquiries. For upcoming dates, please visit:
- Office hours for CCI: Registration information here.
- Office hours for SULI: Registration information here.
The programs offer unique opportunities to gain a glimpse into discovery science research that is at the cutting edge of national priorities. Learn more about the internship experience through the many Lab Stories shared by previous participants.
SULI and CCI are managed by the Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists (WDTS) in the Office of Science. More information can be found at https://science.osti.gov/wdts.