Internships

Program Description

The Fermilab and Brookhaven Summer School Exchange Program is a unique opportunity for undergraduate freshmen majoring in STEM fields to participate in a summer school experience at both Fermilab and Brookhaven National Laboratory.

Students spend 3 weeks at each laboratory as a cohort with full group meetings at the midpoint and end of the program. The summer school provides an introduction to particle physics, environmental and climate science, artificial intelligence, and quantum science. Students learn about each topic as it relates to the cutting-edge research conducted at each national lab while exploring the abundance of career opportunities available.

There are no prerequisite courses needed to participate. Eligible students must be enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university (both 2-year and 4-year institutions).

Funded as an Office of Science Pathway Summer School this exchange program is supported by the Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists (WDTS).

Eligibility

• Undergraduate freshmen at the time of application enrolled full-time in a 2-year or 4-year accredited institution. An applicant must be 18 years or older to participate.
• STEM major
• U.S. citizen and evidence of identity and eligibility to work in the United States
• Applicants with a 2.0-3.0 GPA in STEM courses are strongly encouraged to apply
• There are no STEM course requirements to participate in this program

Application Procedure 

Before applying have all requirements ready. Once submitted, access to the application will no longer be available to upload any missing requirements.

• Online application – Application Walkthrough Video Guide
• Supplemental Questionnaire
• One letter of recommendation
  • After submitting an application, the applicant will receive an email request to provide contact information for individuals writing letters of recommendation. An email link will be sent to identified references to upload their letter of recommendation. Note, reference links are sent only to the individual writing the letter of recommendation and only emailed during normal business hours, Monday through Friday.)
• List of high school and college level STEM courses with grades (Upload documents on website in the internship application materials section.)

Internship Details

• Application Period: December 15 – March 3, 2025
• Program Dates: June 30 – August 8, 2025
• Offer Date: April 15, 2025
• Acceptance Date:  April 22, 2025
• Salary: Fermilab – $500 weekly stipend
• Housing: Arranged housing paid for by the program.
• Transportation: Paid round-trip airfare (to both Fermilab and Brookhaven) and transportation from the airport to housing

Deliverables

• Pre and post-program surveys
• Presentation of Program Work
• Exit surveys