National Laboratory Opportunities for Students

The US DOE laboratories offer many opportunities for internships and fellowships to current and recently-graduated students. Through these opportunities, students can conduct engaging, relevantÌýand important work with top laboratory researchers, and explore potential careers with the laboratories. Ìý

To hear some first-hand perspectives on what it’s like to intern at the DOE labs, check out these videos:Ìý

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Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Graduate Opportunities

Graduate Student Opportunities

Laboratory-Specific Opportunities

Sandia National Laboratory

View Student Opportunities at Sandia National Lab

Johnson Space CenterÌý

If you have a passion for NASA's mission and feel the calling to change the history of humanity, the Pathways Internship Program is a great way for you to launch your career!Ìý

NASA Johnson Space Center offers numerous Pathways opportunities in a variety of disciplines, including engineering, IT, mathematics, physical sciences, accounting, business, human resourcesÌýand public affairs.

  • 2025 Pathways applications will be open from August 14, 2024 through August 21Ìýon .
  • Required Start Date: January 13, 2025. The start date is firm.

Step 1: Do Your Research

VisitÌýÌýandÌý.

  • ClickÌýÌýfor information about eligibility requirements, writing your resume, completing the application assessment questionnaires, taking the online USA Hire assessments, avoiding common mistakes, hiring/application FAQs, and more.

Step 2: Prepare Your Application—VisitÌý

  • Ìýfor creating a USAJOBS profile, building a resumeÌýand setting notifications to receive alerts for open Pathways announcements.

Step 3: Apply to a Vacancy Announcement—VisitÌý

  • Please note: Announcements will not appear on this link until they open on August 14, 2024.
  • Be sure to apply to the vacancy that aligns with BOTH your academic major AND preferred NASA center.
Laboratory-Specific Opportunities

Research and expertise across CUÌýBoulder.

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the sponsored research at CUÌýBoulder.

More than 75 research centers span the campus,
covering a broad range of topics.

A carefully integrated cyberinfrastructure supports CUÌýBoulder research.

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