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U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science

Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) — Summer 2027

Students conduct mentored STEM research at participating DOE national laboratories and facilities.

Application deadline01/06/2027 at 5:00 PM ET
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About this opportunity

Students conduct mentored STEM research at participating DOE national laboratories and facilities. Summer appointments involve ten consecutive weeks of full-time participation; exact dates vary by host laboratory.

Verified eligibility context

Applicants must complete at least one matriculated undergraduate semester, 12 total undergraduate credits and 6 STEM credits by 01/06/2027. AP and pre-matriculation credits do not count toward those minima. Internships are on-site and contingent on funding and laboratory access. October 25, 2026: DOE confirms Summer 2027 applications are open, due January 6, 2027 at 5 PM ET. A full 42-field re-audit remains pending.

Verified access features

PAIDNO PRIOR RESEARCH REQUIREDCOMMUNITY COLLEGE ELIGIBLETRANSFER FRIENDLYFIRST-YEAR ELIGIBLETRAVEL SUPPORT

Opportunity details

Research Area / Discipline
Physics · Chemistry · Biology · Environmental Science · Engineering · Computer Science · Data Science · Mathematics · Science Policy · Interdisciplinary Research
Research Topics
Advanced Computing · Artificial Intelligence · Biological and Environmental Research · Chemistry · Climate Science · Energy Science · Engineering · Fusion Energy · High Energy Physics · Materials Science · Microelectronics · Nuclear Physics · Quantum Information Science · Science Policy
Research Intensity
High
Opportunity Type
Research Internship
Location
Participating U.S. Department of Energy national laboratories and facilities
Format
In Person
Duration
10 consecutive weeks
Compensation
$650 weekly stipend; eligible domestic round-trip travel reimbursement; laboratory-specific housing information or allowance where direct housing is not offered
Housing
Laboratory-specific housing arrangement or allowance
Travel Support
Yes
Eligibility
Undergraduate · Community College Student · Recent Graduate within two years · Graduate student who completed an eligible undergraduate degree within two years
Citizenship Requirements
U.S. Citizen; Lawful Permanent Resident
Prior Research Requirement
No
Minimum GPA
3
Application Requirements
Online Application · Undergraduate Transcript(s) · 2 Letters of Support · Essays · Laboratory / Facility Choices · Research Interests · Proof of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residence if selected · Proof of Health Insurance before participation
Recommendation Letters
2
Official Contact
DOE Office of Science WDTS — sc.suli@doe.gov
ORBIT Data Confidence
A · 100%
ORBIT Access Support
82 · Grade B — Strong Access Support

ORBIT provides opportunity information as an educational resource. Program requirements, deadlines, eligibility, funding, and availability may change. Students should verify all information with the official organization before applying. The ORBIT Access Support Grade reflects verified accessibility features; it does not measure program quality, prestige, or likelihood of acceptance.