Undergraduate Internships
Learn about the many programs and opportunities available to undergraduate students.
NREL's Research Participant Program
NREL's Research Participant Program provides undergraduate students with mentorship, hands-on experience, and professional development activities designed to strengthen technical and professional skills.
NREL's Student Training in Applied Research Undergraduate Internship Program
The NREL Student Training in Applied Research Undergraduate Internship program provides students and faculty from minority-serving institutions a great opportunity to conduct clean-energy research and incorporate what they learn into their continued university coursework.
Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship
The Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships program encourages undergraduate students and recent graduates to pursue science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers by providing research experiences at national laboratories.
Community College Internship
The Community College Internships program encourages community college students to enter technical careers relevant to the U.S. Department of Energy's mission by providing technical training at national laboratories.
Enabling Native Researchers and Other Minorities Through Graduate Engineering Internship Program
NREL's Enabling Native Researchers and Other Minorities Through Graduate Engineering summer internship program offers undergraduate and graduate students at minority-serving institutions hands-on experience in engineering disciplines of power, energy, and cybersecurity.
| Term | Application Due | Deliverables | Apply and Contact | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NREL's Research Participant Program | Year round and summer | No deadline – Open until the position is filled | Poster presentation (optional) | Apply to NREL's Research Participant Program. Select Intern under Job Type. Contact: Bre Bailey |
| NREL's Student Training in Applied Research Undergraduate Internship Program | Summer | No deadline – Open until the position is filled | Abstract, poster, presentation, research report (or similar product) | Applications will be posted on the NREL Careers site when they become available. Contact: University Partnerships team |
| Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship | Spring Summer Fall | October January May | Poster presentation, abstract | Apply to the Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship. Contact: Marcus Giron |
| Community College Internship | Spring Summer Fall | October January May | Poster project, report paper | Apply to the Community College Internship. Contact: Marcus Giron |
| NREL's Enabling Native Researchers and Other Minorities Through Graduate Engineering Internship Program | Summer | End of February | Abstract(s), presentation(s), progress report(s), research report(s) (or similar product) | Applications will be posted on the NREL Careers site when they become available. Contact: |
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Last Updated Jan. 16, 2025