Internships

Program Description

The Office of Science Graduate Student Research program provides supplemental funds for graduate awardees to conduct part of their thesis research at a host DOE laboratory or facility in collaboration with a DOE laboratory scientist within a defined award period. Collaborating DOE laboratory scientists may be from any of the participating DOE national laboratories or facilities.

The award period for the proposed research project at DOE laboratories/facilities may range from 3 to 12 consecutive months.

Further program information

Eligibility

• Minimum age and U.S. citizenship or permanent residency
• Academic status
• Enrollment in a qualified graduate program
• Graduate research aligned with DOE Office of Science Research Programs
• Collaboration with a DOE laboratory scientist

Application Procedure

• Online application
• SCGSR research proposal
• Official graduate transcripts
• Proof of Ph.D. candidacy
• Two letters of support

Internship Details

• Program Dates: Between November 2, 2026, and March 1, 2027
• Application Dates: February 11, 2026 – May 6, 2026, at 5:00PM ET
• Offer Period: September 8 – 21, 2026
• Acceptance Period: September 8 – 21, 2026
• Salary: Monthly stipend in the amount of up to $3,600
• Transportation: Paid round-trip airfare, or mileage reimbursement if permanent address is more than 50 miles from host laboratory.
• Location: Onsite work schedule

Deliverables

• Written research report