ATTENTION: Due to health and safety concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic, Oak Ridge National Laboratory has temporarily suspended new internship and research associate appointments for most programs. The suspension does not affect the U.S. Department of Energy’s Community College Internships (CCI) and Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) programs, which are continuing to offer some virtual appointments. Learn more here.
Strengthen your scientific and technical knowledge while developing key career contacts at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Start your career with an ORNL recent graduate opportunity in the research or technical fields.
All programs on this page are limited to recent associate and bachelor’s degree recipients from an institution of higher education in the United States. The definition of recent graduate varies by program.You must be at least 18 years old by the first day of your appointment or by the date indicated in the posting description. Application deadlines vary by program. Click on the program name to learn more about each.
| Program | Eligibility | Duration | Commitment |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOE Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) |
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10-week Summer 16-week Fall or Spring |
Full-time |
| The GEM Fellow Internship Program at ORNL (GEM) |
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10 weeks in summer | Full-time |
| Higher Education Research Experiences (HERE) - Recent Associate and Bachelor’s Graduates |
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Flexible terms | Full-time or part-time |
| Laboratory Technology Associate Program - Recent Graduates |
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Year-round - up to 5 years, based on academic level |
Full-time or part-time |
| Post-Bachelor’s Research Associate |
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Year-round - up to 1 year, 1 additional year possible |
Full-time or part-time |
