2025 Summer SULI and CCI Program Internships

The Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI) and the Community College Internship (CCI) programs encourage undergraduate students to pursue science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers by providing research experiences at the Department of Energy (DOE) laboratories. Selected students participate as interns appointed at one of 17 participating DOE laboratories/facilities. They perform research, under the mentorship of laboratory staff scientists or engineers, on projects supporting the DOE mission.

The SULI/CCI programs are sponsored and managed by the DOE Office of Science's Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists (WDTS) in collaboration with the DOE laboratories/facilities.

Minimum Requirements:

• Accepted application from the Office of Science SULI or CCI program.
• Enrolled full time student status at an accredited college or university
• A minimum overall 3.0 GPA
• Authorization to work in the U.S.

Application Requirements:

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  Current Resume or CV

  
  
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  Unofficial Transcripts (include current and completed degree programs)

  
  
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  Current class schedule and number of credits

  
  

Compensation and Benefits:

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  Undergraduate Internships ($26.16/hour - $31.47/hour)

  
  
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  Masters Internships and PhD Internships Pre-Candidacy ($32.87/hour - $35.26/hour)

  
  
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  PhD Internships Post-Candidacy ($35.95/hour - $38.41/hour)

  
  
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  Eligible interns are provided paid holiday time off, and many of our internships offer travel reimbursements.

  
  
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  Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on degree field and level of education.

  
  

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,200 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation's nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.

INL hosts nearly 700 undergraduate and graduate students each year to support INL's mission. Opportunities for interns at INL range from nuclear engineering to cybersecurity and include non-scientific positions in several operations and business subject areas.

Selective Service Requirements To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

INL does not accept resumes from third-party vendors unsolicited.

Questions? UniversityRecruiting@inl.gov