Internships
NREL offers many different internship opportunities to full-time undergraduate and graduate students. The laboratory works with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science to provide the Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship, Community College Internship, and Visiting Faculty Programs.
Undergraduate
| Term | Application Due | Deliverables | Apply and Contact | |
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| Undergraduate Internships | Year Round and Summer | No deadline until position is filled | Poster Presentation (optional) |
Apply here. Select Intern under Job Type. Contact: Ben Godwin |
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Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship
The Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship Program at NREL |
Spring Summer Fall |
October January May |
Poster Presentation Abstract Peer Review Research Paper |
Contact: Marcus Giron |
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Spring Summer Fall |
October January May |
Poster Project Report Paper |
Contact: Marcus Giron |
Graduate
| Term | Application Due | Deliverables | Apply and Contact | |
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| Graduate Internships | Year Round and Summer | No deadline until position is filled | Poster Presentation (optional) |
Apply here. Select Intern under Job Type. Contact: Evan Lieb |
| Office of Science Graduate Student Research | 3–12 months | See key dates | Mid-Year Report Final Report |
Contact: Danelle Wilder |
| Mines/NREL Advanced Energy Systems Degree Program | 2–4 years |
December |
Project Plan Technical Report |
Contact: Adam Warren |
Faculty
| Term | Application Due | Deliverables | Apply and Contact | |
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| Visiting Faculty Program | Summer | January | Oral Presentation Project Report |
Contact: Chris Nash |
Benefits and Opportunities at a Glance
Full-time undergraduate or graduate students currently enrolled in a U.S. college or university who have successfully completed at least the sophomore year of school by June of the current year and plan to continue full-time enrollment during the following fall term are eligible for NREL's sponsored internships. Learn more
Benefits
Pay: Competitive wages
Optional enrollment: Medical benefits (if working 30+ hours a week) and 403(b) Employee Savings Plan
If your permanent address is more than 50 miles from NREL: Stipend for travel to and from NREL (airfare or personal car mileage)
The Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI) program at NREL provides paid research experience to encourage undergraduate students to pursue science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers. Selected students perform research, guided by NREL scientists, on projects that support the DOE mission. The SULI program is the DOE Office of Science's premier undergraduate education and research program. Learn more
SULI Benefits
Pay: $18.25/hour
If your permanent address is more than 50 miles from NREL: Up to $500 for travel to and from NREL (airfare or personal car mileage)
Regional Transportation District (RTD) Eco Pass for bus and light rail
Watch this video for some housing tips from SULI participants.
The Community College Internship (CCI) program at NREL provides paid research experience to encourage community college students to enter technical careers relevant to the DOE mission. By providing technical training experiences at the DOE laboratories under the guidance of laboratory staff scientists or engineers, CCI offers community college students technical experience and opens doors to education at 4-year colleges and universities. Learn more
CCI Benefits
Pay: $18.25/hour
If your permanent address is more than 50 miles from NREL: Up to $500 for travel to and from NREL (airfare or personal car mileage)
Regional Transportation District (RTD) Eco Pass for bus and light rail
Watch this video for some housing tips from past interns.
The Visiting Faculty Program seeks to increase the research competitiveness of faculty members and their students at institutions historically underrepresented in the research community in order to expand the workforce vital to the DOE mission areas. As part of the program, selected university/college faculty members collaborate with DOE laboratory research staff on a research project of mutual interest. Faculty member participants may invite up to two students (one of which may be a graduate student) to participate in hands-on research at NREL during the summer. Learn more on the DOE Office of Science website.
Visiting Faculty Program Benefits
Stipend: $19,500/10 weeks
If your permanent address is more than 50 miles from NREL: Up to $500 for travel to and from NREL (airfare or personal car mileage)