Undergraduate Internships and Fellowships
Are you an undergraduate student currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree and looking for an opportunity to enhance your education in a STEM-related discipline? The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education administers a variety of STEM internship and fellowship programs for undergraduate students at national laboratories and federal research facilities across the United States.
By conducting real-world research while networking with mentors and your peers, you will gain a better knowledge of your anticipated field of study and even expand your expertise into a number of new areas.
Whether you are seeking a summer, fall, or spring STEM internship, or a longer-term research opportunity to provide hands-on laboratory experience, ORISE has a program for you.
Current Research Opportunities for Undergraduates
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Undergraduate Scholarship Opportunities
The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education periodically offers a chance for undergraduate students to earn scholarships to advance their academic studies. Students can earn funding toward their education through competitions that challenge students to demonstrate their STEM expertise.
Internship and Fellowship Programs Managed by ORISE
ORISE manages programs for the U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and other federal agencies that pair students, recent graduates, postdocs, and faculty with programs that help grow their STEM expertise and experience. Check out websites created specifically to provide information about these ORISE programs for prospective applicants.
STEM Connections Blog
Finding an internship or fellowship means polishing your resume and networking with your peers and professionals to learn about opportunities in the STEM disciplines that offer hands-on experience. For decades, ORISE has helped STEM professionals along their career paths, and our experts have provided tips and resources below to help you reach the next step in your career.
Professional Development Resources
ORISE provides various resources to address the career planning and professional development needs of all research and non-research participants. Check out our professional development resources to enhance your internship or fellowship experience and prepare for the next step in your career.
Meet some of the ORISE participants who are advancing scientific research and discovery
ORISE administers science education programs on behalf of the U.S. Department of Energy and other federal agencies. The diversity of these programs enables individuals—whether undergraduate, graduate, postdoctoral, or faculty—to conduct collaborative research with national laboratories or at one of DOE's federal agency partners. Learn about how their research experiences have advanced their academic and professional careers in STEM.
Ask the Experience ORISE Team
Want to learn more about an ORISE internship or fellowship? Have questions about how the ORISE experience can successfully impact your career path and/or add value to the research opportunities of students or alumni you engage with at your organization? If so, contact our team today—we look forward to hearing from you!