Graduate Research Summer Internships

Looking for a research experience that can open a world of opportunities?

The Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) Graduate Research Summer Internship Program provides opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to gain experience in information technology, facilities and operations, human resources, legal counsel, communications, finance, health services, and other technical and professional fields.

As the largest US Department of Energy (DOE) science and energy laboratory, ORNL is a great place to learn about the technical and professional systems that support a DOE laboratory every day. Engage with ORNL projects, connect with ORNL staff, and join student activities during this full-time internship experience.

ORNL’s World-Leading Capabilities

Diverse Research Areas

• Biological and environmental sciences
• Clean energy technologies
• Nuclear fusion and fission
• Isotope research and development
• Materials science
• National security
• Neutron science
• Supercomputing and computational science

World-class Facilities

• Spallation Neutron Source
• High Flux Isotope Reactor
• Oak Ridge Leadership Computing Facility
• Manufacturing Demonstration Facility
• Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences
• Building Technologies Research and Integration Center
• National Transportation Research Center

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