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 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

Internship Details

• Program Dates: Summer: June 5, 2023 – August 11, 2023
• Fall Application Period: March 15, 2023 – May 25, 2023, at 5pm ET
• Fall Acceptance Date: June 12, 2023 – August 7, 2023
• Program Dates: Fall: TBD
• Salary: $650.00 per week
• Housing: Arranged and housing allowance will be provided. Housing will only be provided if the internship will be held on-site.
• 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