Applications are open for the Summer 2026 National Nuclear Security Administration Minority Serving Institutions Internship Program (NNSA-MSIIP)

This program offers full-time summer internships, with opportunities to continue during the academic year. Undergraduate and graduate students from accredited Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) are encouraged to apply.

Program Highlights:

Stipends starting at $750/week (based on education level).

Allowances to offset costs, including:

• Commuting supplements
• Housing supplements
• Inbound/outbound travel
• Virtual participation supplement

Opportunities to:

• Be part of world-class research and operations opportunities within the NNSA enterprise.
• Enhance preparedness for careers in science, technology, policy, and operations.
• Gain a competitive edge by applying your education, talent, and skills.
• Build long-term connections with DOE scientists, researchers, and professionals.

Internship opportunities are available not only in STEM fields but also in communication, management, business, policy, law, and other disciplines supporting the NNSA mission.

Application deadline October 26,2025, at 11:59pm EDT

Eligibility Requirements:

• Be 18 years old by June 1, 2026.
  • Be a U.S. citizen at the time of application.
• Have and maintain a minimum undergraduate or graduate GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
• Be enrolled as a part-time or full-time undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited Minority Serving Institution during the Fall of 2025.

Join us from 2:00 – 3:00 PM (EDT) on one or more of the following dates for an Information Session about NNSA-MSIIP.

August 7, 2025 August 21, 2025
September 4, 2025
September 18, 2025
October 2, 2025
October 9, 2025

Join us from 2:00 – 3:00PM (EDT) on one or more of the following dates for an Application Workshop for NNSA-MSIIP.

August 28, 2025
September 25, 2025
October 16, 2025 October 23, 2025

For more information: visit https://orise.orau.gov/NNSA-MSIIP/ or contact us at [email protected].