Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE)

Discover exciting summer 2026 internship opportunities through ORISE at federal agencies and research facilities nationwide! This webinar, scheduled for January 22, 2026, at 1 p.m. EST, will provide an overview of available programs, including details on application and eligibility requirements. After the presentation, attendees can connect directly with ORISE staff during a live Q&A session to get their questions answered. Don’t miss this chance to learn more about summer opportunities in STEM!

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Internships, fellowships, early-career jobs, and volunteer opportunities are all stepping stones that help bridge the gap between the classroom and real-world application. Whether you're preparing for a summer internship, a competitive fellowship, or your first job, there are key steps you should take before, during and after the experience to ensure you make the most of every opportunity.

January is National Mentoring Month, and we're celebrating the incredible mentors who guide and inspire participants in ORISE-administered internship and fellowship programs! Throughout the month, we’ll be sharing notes of appreciation from ORISE participants, highlighting the meaningful impact their mentors have had on their journeys.

Sheetal Jha’s passion for food safety led her to an ORISE fellowship with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA)Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), where she studied meat-contaminated surfaces.