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Undergraduate Internships

Learn about the many programs and opportunities available to undergraduate students.

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NREL's Research Participant Program

NREL's Research Participant Program provides undergraduate students with mentorship, hands-on experience, and professional development activities designed to strengthen technical and professional skills.

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Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship

The Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships program encourages undergraduate students and recent graduates to pursue science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers by providing research experiences at national laboratories.

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Community College Internship

The Community College Internships program encourages community college students to enter technical careers relevant to the U.S. Department of Energy's mission by providing technical training at national laboratories.

Compare Our Undergraduate Programs
 TermApplication DueDeliverablesApply and Contact
NREL's Research Participant ProgramYear round and summerNo deadline – Open until the position is filledPoster presentation (optional)Apply to NREL's Research Participant Program. Select Intern under Job Type.

Contact: Bre Bailey
Science Undergraduate Laboratory InternshipSpring
Summer
Fall 		October
January
May 		Poster presentation, abstractApply to the Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship.

Contact: Marcus Giron
Community College InternshipSpring
Summer
Fall 		October
January
May 		Poster project, report paperApply to the Community College Internship.

Contact: Marcus Giron

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Last Updated Feb. 3, 2025