National Laboratory Opportunities for Students

The US DOE laboratories offer many opportunities for internships and fellowships to current and recently-graduated students. Through these opportunities, students can conduct engaging, relevant and important work with top laboratory researchers, and explore potential careers with the laboratories.  

To hear some first-hand perspectives on what it’s like to intern at the DOE labs, check out these videos: 

  A "Day in the Life" of a SULI Intern    Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory: Ready for Your LLNL Internship? 

Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Graduate Student Opportunities

Laboratory-Specific Opportunities

Sandia National Laboratory

View Student Opportunities at Sandia National Lab

Johnson Space Center 

If you have a passion for NASA's mission and feel the calling to change the history of humanity, the Pathways Internship Program is a great way for you to launch your career! 

NASA Johnson Space Center offers numerous Pathways opportunities in a variety of disciplines, including engineering, IT, mathematics, physical sciences, accounting, business, human resources and public affairs.

  • 2025 Pathways applications will be open from August 14, 2024 through August 21 on USAJOBS.gov.
  • Required Start Date: January 13, 2025. The start date is firm.

Step 1: Do Your Research

Visit NASA Pathways Internships and Pathways Informational Videos.

  • Click NASA Pathways Internship: Applicant Guide for information about eligibility requirements, writing your resume, completing the application assessment questionnaires, taking the online USA Hire assessments, avoiding common mistakes, hiring/application FAQs, and more.

Step 2: Prepare Your Application—Visit Create a USAJOBS Profile

  • View step-by-step instructions for creating a USAJOBS profile, building a resume and setting notifications to receive alerts for open Pathways announcements.

Step 3: Apply to a Vacancy Announcement—Visit USAJOBS.gov

  • Please note: Announcements will not appear on this link until they open on August 14, 2024.
  • Be sure to apply to the vacancy that aligns with BOTH your academic major AND preferred NASA center.
Laboratory-Specific Opportunities

  Search Faculty Experts 

Research and expertise across CU Boulder.

   

  Research Institutes 

Our 12 research institutes conduct more than half of
the sponsored research at CU Boulder.

  Research Centers 

More than 75 research centers span the campus,
covering a broad range of topics.

  Research Computing 

A carefully integrated cyberinfrastructure supports CU Boulder research.