NNSA Minority Serving Institutions Internship Program

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on the initiatives that support the current and future missions of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) while gaining valuable professional experience and advancing your career? The National Nuclear Security Administration Minority Serving Institutions Internship Program (NNSA-MSIIP) offers paid internships designed for talented undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent graduates, from Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) pursuing degrees in science, engineering, technology, mathematics, and other disciplines that that align with NNSA's missions.

As a NNSA-MSIIP Intern, you will:

• Participate in world-class research and operations projects and activities across the NNSA enterprise.
• Build a strong foundation for careers in science, technology, mathematics, and policy.
• Apply your skills and knowledge to real-world challenges, gaining a competitive edge in your field.
• Establish connections with Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) scientists and subject matter experts that promote long-term relationships between yourself, researchers, and other professionals in your field.

Duration: The 2026-2027 cohort of MSIIP interns will begin on June 1, 2026, and end on August 21, 2026. Summer interns will be expected to commit to 40 hours of participation per week.  Appointment extensions may be offered based on project availability and the candidate's ability to continue meeting the program eligibility requirements. 

Provisions

• Stipend
  • Undergraduate Students and Post-Associate's - $750 per week
  • Post-Bachelor's- $850 per week
  • Master's Students - $950 per week
  • Post-Master's - $1,050 per week
  • Doctoral Students and Postdoctoral - $1,150 per week

Additional provisions may include:

• In-Person/Hybrid Internships 
  • Commuting Supplement
  • Housing Supplement (if relocating >50 miles from approved location)
  • Inbound-Outbound Travel (if relocating >50 miles from approved location)
• Virtual Internships
  • Remote Participation Supplement
• Travel: Travel to the hosting site for site visits, conferences, meetings, and other professional development activities may be approved during the appointment at the request of the mentor. Other requests will be considered by the NNSA-MSIIP Program Manager and approved on a case-by-case basis.

Location: Available opportunities may be at DOE and NNSA national laboratories across the United States, DOE/NNSA offices in Washington, DC, and NNSA field/site offices.  

Learn More: Learn more about NNSA-MSIIP: https://orise.orau.gov/NNSA-MSIIP/

Contact us: NNSA-MSIIP@orise.orau.gov.

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