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Student Programs

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Co-Operative Education Program (Co-Op)

We hire college or university students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in science, engineering, and other disciplines related to the NRC Mission. The student participants integrate alternating periods of academic study and work experience, or parallel periods of academic study and work experience. For additional information, see our Frequently Asked Questions About the Co-Op Education Program. For questions, see Contact Us About Employment, and select "Co-Op Program" from the dropdown list.

Summer Program

Applications for the Summer Employment program are accepted between September and November.

We hire high school or college students who wish to work during the summer or during school vacations. For additional information, see our Frequently Asked Questions About the Summer Employment Program. For questions, see Contact Us About Employment, and select "Summer Employment" from the dropdown list.

Office of General Counsel Internship Program

The Office of General Counsel periodically sponsors summer internships for students in law school. Internships during the school year may also be arranged. See the Office of General Counsel Internship Program page for more information on how to apply for the program.

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Program

NRC has a program for grants to students (and faculty) at historically black colleges and universities. Read more about the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) program exit icon and how to apply.

Apply for a Student Program

To apply for the Co-Operative Education Program, see Contact Us About Employment, and select "Co-Op Program" from the dropdown list.

To apply for a summer or temporary position, see Contact Us About Employment, and select "Summer Employment" from the dropdown list.

Applicants with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or process should see the Contact Us About Employment page and select "Disabilities Program". The decision to grant reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Page Last Reviewed/Updated Monday, July 23, 2012