2026 High Performance Computing Modernization Program (HPCMP) Summer Internship Program

About High Performance Computing Modernization Program (HPCMP)

The Department of Defense’s (DoD) High Performance Computing Modernization Program (HPCMP) sponsors a summer research opportunity: the High-Performance Computing Internship Program (HIP). This 10-week experience is offered in collaboration with more than a dozen DoD hosting organizations nationwide. The program seeks to strengthen DoD and academic collaboration, enhance research capabilities, and encourage broader university-level participation in high-end computing.

The Department of Defense (DoD) established the High Performance Computing Modernization Program [hpc.mil] (HPCMP) as a department-wide program to provide DoD scientists, engineers, and acquisition engineering professionals with the computational resources needed to develop robust solutions to complete technical challenges.

The mission of the Department of Defense (DoD) High Performance Computing Modernization Program (HPCMP) is to accelerate technology development and transition into superior defense capabilities through the strategic application of high-performance computing, networking, and computational expertise.

The vision is one in which a pervasive culture exists within the DoD that drives the routine use of advanced computational environments to solve the Department’s most critical mission challenges.

Participants who are interested in HPC research opportunities should consider applying to HPCMP’s summer research programs. The HPC Internship Program (HIP) provides students, majoring in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) areas, internship opportunities to gain exposure to and experience with high-end computing (HEC) by researching under the mentorship of DoD experts in these areas.

The full list of project descriptions and locations for HIP Summer Internships can be found at our website Project Catalog | Department of Defense (DoD) High Performance Computing Modernization Program (HPCMP)

During the internship, students will:

• Learn from and collaborate with scientists and engineers at DoD facilities across the nation.
• Contribute to significant Research, Development, Test, Evaluation & Acquisitions Engineering activities.
• Develop critical skills and establish long-term connections.
• Receive financial support including a stipend and travel allowances.
• Gain a competitive advantage and improve long-term career opportunities.

• Stipend: Participants receive a monthly stipend to help defray living expenses during the appointment. Stipend rates are determined by HPCMP based on the participant’s education level.
• Dislocation Allowance: A dislocation allowance may be provided for participants who relocate more than fifty miles, one-way, to the designated host site. This includes roundtrip domestic travel to/from the host location. Participant is responsible for and local transportation prior to arriving at the designated host site.
• Professional Travel: Participants may be eligible for reimbursement of pre-approved professional travel expenses related to the educational goals of the designated opportunity.
• Health Insurance: Participants may be eligible to enroll in ORISE health insurance to cover medical, dental and vision insurance.

This program, administered by Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and DoD. Participants do not enter into an employee/employer relationship with ORISE, ORAU, DoD or any other office or agency. Instead, you will be affiliated with ORISE for the administration of the appointment through the ORISE appointment letter and Terms of Appointment.

Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE. For more information, visit the ORISE Research Participation Program at the U.S. Department of Defense.

Applicants need to meet the following eligibility criteria at the time of application:

• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Be at least 18…