Internships

Fellowship Description

ASPIRE, Advancing Scholars in Physics and Innovative Research in Engineering, invites undergraduate and graduate (masters) engineering students to participate in a paid immersive learning experiences to design and develop world-leading particle accelerators at Fermilab. Under the guidance of an assigned mentor, ASPIRE Fellows acquire in-demand engineering skills and establish professional networks within the U.S. accelerator science and technology community. Upon successful completion of the program, Fellows will have gained accelerator engineering skills that inform their future careers and/or post-graduate work in the case of undergraduate participants.

ASPIRE Fellows conduct research onsite at Fermilab during summers and possibly during the academic year over a period of fifteen to eighteen months.

A primary goal of the ASPIRE program is to develop competitive candidates in particle accelerator and related fields for full-time employment, including at Fermilab.

Eligibility

• Undergraduate junior and senior or graduate (masters) engineering students interested in accelerator engineering fields
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident at time of application
• Full-time enrollment in a 4-year program of study (for undergraduates) at all U.S. colleges or universities for the duration of appointment
• Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

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
• Applications require an official academic transcript, one letter of recommendation, and a personal statement. (Due date for all is application close date).
  • (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.)
• Schedule of proposed residency periods at Fermilab is required at time of application submission.

Fellowship Details

• Application Period: Dec 9, 2024 – Jan 6, 2025
• The initial residency period will be summer of 2024. May 19 – Aug 29, 2025
• Salary:
  • Junior Undergraduate: $23.00 per hour
  • Senior Undergraduate: $25.00 per hour
  • Master (year 1): $1000 per week
  • Master (year 2): $1050 per week

• Housing: Arranged housing partially subsidized by fellowship if permanent address is more than 50 miles from Fermilab.
• Transportation: Paid round-trip airfare or mileage reimbursement if permanent address is more than 50 miles from Fermilab.

Deliverables

• Presentation abstract
• Oral presentation (Seminar)
• Written research project report