DOE SULI and CCI Program Internships - Summer

DOE SULI and CCI Program Internships - Summer 2026

The SULI and CCI internships at Idaho National Laboratory offer bold students the chance to dive into groundbreaking research alongside pioneers shaping America's energy and security future. As a student here, you'll contribute to innovative projects that enable safer, smarter infrastructure and propel nuclear technology into the next era of discovery. From advancing energy systems to supporting national defense, your work will fuel solutions that define progress.

At INL, you won't just learn—you'll help write the next chapter in American scientific achievement.

The SULI/CCI programs are sponsored and managed by the DOE Office of Science's Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists (WDTS) in collaboration with the DOE laboratories/facilities.

• Perform work under the direction of the mentor and line manager.
• Comply with Laboratory policies, rules, standards, and procedures.
• Perform quality work effectively, efficiently, on-time, and in accordance with defined expectations.
• Protect intellectual property, proprietary information, and national security information.
• Encouraged to develop a poster and technical paper documenting their work from the internship for possible use in technical conferences and public forums.
• Attend colloquia featuring world‑renowned researchers discussing a broad range of energy topics, from nuclear non‑proliferation to hybrid energy systems.
• Participate in the touring of INL, covering 900-plus square miles, to learn about research programs, past accomplishments, and the future of INL, including visits to Experimental Breeder Reactor‑1, the Advanced Test Reactor, and a 3D research tool known as a computer‑assisted virtual environment (CAVE).
• Participate in workshops to develop important career‑related skills such as resume writing, interviewing, networking, and communication.
• Internships in technical, engineering, or other deployed areas will support various facilities, plants, projects, and mission areas. Work may be conducted in the field collecting data or in an office setting supporting system or business processes such as data analysis, modeling, or predictive analysis. Some areas may include systems and components of reactor and nonreactor facilities, and an understanding of working in a radiological environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Introductory knowledge of subject matter related to the assigned internship project.
• Introductory knowledge of systems and processes related to the assigned internship project.
• Ability to work with support to meet various time deadlines and work pressures.
• Ability to produce or compose formal documents, reports, and records.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with management, fellow employees, and external customers.

• Enrolled full‑time at an accredited college/university majoring in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
• A minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident Alien.

• Completed coursework or emphasis in a related field.
• Minimum overall GPA may be increased above 3.0 depending on department or program.

The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, bend, operate a computer keyboard or type, handle materials, or reach with hands and arms in performing the essential functions of the classification. Duties require sitting for long periods and occasionally lifting 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus, conduct research, and inspect materials.

Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing is required to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively in person, by telephone, or electronic mail. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is conducted in a general office…