Institutional Partnerships

Seasonal Internship Program

Under the guidance of laboratory staff scientists or engineers, students perform research on projects supporting the Department of Energy’s mission.

Overview

Argonne’s Seasonal Internship program encourages undergraduate students to pursue science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers by providing research internships.

A student will spend the first week of their Argonne experience with an Argonne staff member devising a research strategy and attending mandatory safety classes. For the next few weeks, the supervisor will provide considerable program assistance and guidance to implement the research plan. Subsequently, the student will be required to give a poster presentation at the end of their appointment.

In addition to their research activities, participants attend a series of weekly seminars and tours dealing with current topics in science and engineering as well as career development.

Seasonal Internship Program

Please apply to be in the Fall 2026 Undergraduate Seasonal Internship applicant pool. Application Deadline: Friday, June 12, 2026, at 11:59 PM CST. Late submissions will not be accepted.

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Application Requirements

  • The entirety of the appointment must be conducted within the United States.
  • If accepting an offer, candidates may be required to complete pre-employment drug testing based on appointment length. All students remain subject to applicable drug testing policies.
  • Applicants must be:
    • Currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies at an accredited institution.
    • Graduated from an accredited institution within the past 3 months; or
    • Actively enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited institution.
    • Must be 18 years or older at the time the appointment begins.
    • Must possess a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
    • Must be a U.S. citizen or Legal Permanent Resident at the time of application.
  • Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne’s Legal Department.

Financial Information

During the appointment period, participants will receive a stipend of $650 per week and an additional $250 per week housing allowance. On-site residence hall-style lodging is available for students who live over twenty miles from the laboratory.

Please be aware that the Guest House, managed by Sodexo, operates on a billing cycle different from that of Argonne. Payment dates may vary. A credit or debit card will be required, and a $100 authorization will be charged, which will be refunded shortly after checkout.

Transportation

Travel will be paid only for students whose permanent and school addresses are more than fifty miles away from Argonne. Travel expenses are reimbursed consistent with the terms detailed in the laboratory acceptance letter. Travel reimbursement is based on a round-trip from the traveler’s trip origin (trip origin to Argonne and Argonne back to trip origin).

Transportation expenses will be reimbursed on the basis of the most direct route. Travel by a private automobile will be reimbursed at the current government rate up to a maximum of $500.00 round-trip, not to exceed the cost of round-trip coach airfare. No per diem or lodging costs will be reimbursed while en route. We will calculate distance according to Google Maps. Students will receive their reimbursement check three to four weeks after their arrival. If students are traveling to Argonne via air, Argonne must make the travel arrangements. Students will not be reimbursed if they make their own flight arrangements.