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Oak Ridge National Laboratory Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships

Previous cycle deadline

September 30, 2026

Cycle closed. Check the official website for the next one.

Location

Tennessee, United States

Level of study

Undergraduate

Cycle

2026/2027

Entry ID PR-72877

At a glance

The Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory is a Department of Energy (DOE) program that places STEM undergraduates and recent graduates (within 2 years of an associate's or bachelor's degree) into cutting-edge, hands-on research. Hosted at ORNL, the DOE's largest multiprogram science and energy lab, interns participate in full-time, in-person research on campus, mentored by leading scientists in fields like materials, energy, computing, biology, and security. Terms are 10 weeks (summer, May-August) or 16 weeks (fall/spring, August-December or January-May), with extension options. Benefits include a $650 weekly stipend, a $250/week housing allowance, and travel support if applicable. The program fosters STEM careers through real-world experience at state-of-the-art facilities.

Who can apply

  • U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident at application
  • 18+ years old at start
  • Full-time enrolled undergraduate seeking AS/BS, or recent grad (<=2 years post-degree)
  • GPA 3.0+ (4.0 scale, cumulative undergrad)
  • Completed >=1 semester college; >=6 credits STEM/NatSci/Math/Eng/Tech; >=12 credits toward degree (freshmen ok if met)
  • Health insurance at appointment start
  • Max 2 internships, 4 applications lifetime per DOE SULI FAQ
Read the full eligibility criteria

Contact

Phone: +1 865.241.6765

Oak Ridge National Laboratory

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