Internships

Program Description

CCI provides community college students with 10-week summer technical training experiences. Students work with scientists and engineers on instrumentation, technology, and computing projects related to Fermilab’s research programs.

CCI is sponsored by the Department of Energy’s Office of Science.

Further program information 

Eligibility

• Current, full-time or part-time community college enrollment
• Must have earned a high school diploma or GED equivalent at the time of applying
• Completion of at least 6 credit hours in science, mathematics, engineering, or technology course
• Overall completion of at least 12 credits hours
• 3.0 grade point average or above on a 4.0 scale
• At least 18 years of age
• U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status
• Proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States
• Students may participate in the CCI program twice and can apply to the CCI program a maximum of three times.

Application Procedure

• Online application
• Unofficial transcripts
• Two letters of recommendation (Due date is application close date).

Internship Details

2026 Summer

• Program Dates: June 1 – August 7, 2026
• Application Dates: October 15, 2025 – January 7, 2026
• Offer Period: February 4, 2026 – April 15, 2026
• Acceptance Period: February 4, 2026 – April 15, 2026
• Salary: $650.00 per week
• Housing: Not provided. Local housing information available.
• Transportation: Paid round-trip airfare, or mileage reimbursement if permanent address is more than 50 miles from host laboratory.
• Location: Onsite work schedule

Deliverables

• Oral or poster presentation
• Project report paper
• Pre-Survey
• Post Survey