Students to Join Research Teams this Fall at Department of Energy National Laboratories and a Fusion Facility

WASHINGTON, D.C. - 157 undergraduate students will participate in unique, hands-on research and technical training at the Department of Energy’s National Laboratories and a fusion facility during Fall 2025.   

This opportunity is part of the Department’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 (DOE) is proud to offer opportunities to students and educators to work with DOE and the National Labs to advance science,” said Harriet Kung, Acting Director of the DOE Office of Science. “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 fall cohort includes 128 undergraduate students from two- or four-year colleges and universities and 29 community college students. They are part of the Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) and Community College Internships (CCI) programs, respectively. These students, from 112 academic institutions spanning 31 states, Puerto Rico, and District of Columbia, will work alongside National Lab scientists and engineer mentors on cutting-edge research and technology projects. 

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.