*Community College Internships (CCI)

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 community college enrollment
  • 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

  • 2025 Summer Application Period: October 16, 2024 – January 8, 2025
  • 2025 Summer Acceptance Period: February 5 – April 16, 2025
  • 2025 Summer Program Period: February 5 – April 16, 2025
  • Salary: $650.00 per week
  • Transportation: Paid round-trip airfare, or mileage reimbursement if permanent address is more than 50 miles from host laboratory.

Deliverables

  • Entrance and exit surveys
  • Poster presentation

Key Dates

Application Period:

October 16, 2024 – January 8, 2025

Program Dates:

June 2, 2025 – August 8, 2025

Offer Period:

February 5 – April 16, 2025

Acceptance Period:

February 5 – April 16, 2025

Application is Open

Fill out the online application and be prepared to present any other application requirements.
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