Argonne National Laboratory SULI Program
The Argonne National Laboratory SULI Program is part of the DOE Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI), a paid internship opportunity sponsored by the DOE Office of Science’s Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists in collaboration with DOE national laboratories including Argonne. Undergraduate students and recent graduates conduct hands-on research mentored by leading scientists at Argonne, utilizing state-of-the-art facilities in areas such as renewable energy, supercomputing, materials discovery, advanced batteries, and more. Interns gain exposure to multidisciplinary research teams, enhancing skills, professional networks, and career prospects in STEM fields.
Terms include 10-week summer sessions (May-August) or 16-week fall/spring semesters (August-December or January-May). Argonne, located 25 miles southwest of Chicago on 1,500 acres, offers unique access to world-class user facilities like the Advanced Photon Source and Argonne Leadership Computing Facility. The program supports DOE missions in energy security, environmental sustainability, and national security through cutting-edge basic and applied research.
Participants receive stipends, potential housing and travel support, and professional development. Applications are submitted centrally via the DOE system, with applicants selecting Argonne as a preferred host lab based on research interests matching Argonne's priority areas.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older at the time the internship begins.
- Must be a United States Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) at the time of application. Proof required upon acceptance; LPRs contact lab for access approval.
- Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent by application deadline.
- For current students: Enrolled full-time as an undergraduate at an accredited institution; completed at least one semester as matriculated undergraduate; at least 6 credit hours in STEM and 12 total undergraduate credit hours by deadline (AP/high school credits excluded).
- Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 for all matriculated postsecondary coursework (current/recent institution + prior within 5 years).
- Recent graduates (associate's, bachelor's, BS/MS; or undergrad grads now in grad school): Degree completion ≤2 years before internship start.
- Limited to max 2 SULI internships; max 4 applications.
For thorough eligibility and selection information, visit the official website or contact the organizers directly.