National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Minority Serving Institutions Internship Program (MSIIP)
Now accepting applications for
National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Minority Serving Institutions Internship Program (MSIIP)
Application deadline
Sunday, October 22, 2023, 11:59 pm EST
The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) is sponsoring a new internship program for the 2024 summer. The NNSA Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) Internship Program aims to engage undergraduate and graduate students in world class research and operations opportunities within the NNSA enterprise and to increase the students’ awareness of federal career opportunities. This program is open to students enrolled in the following:
- AANAPISI - Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution
- ANNH - Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institution
- HBCU - Historically Black College or University
- HSI - Hispanic-serving institution
- NASNTI - Native American-serving nontribal institution
- PBI - Predominantly Black Institution
- TCU - Tribal College or University
Students will participate in scientific research, technical, policy, or other government relations projects that supports the NNSA mission. Available opportunities may be at DOE and NNSA national laboratories across the United States, DOE/NNSA offices in Washington, DC and site offices.
Stipend
Graduate students - $950 per week
Undergraduate students - $750 per week
Duration
The 2024-2025 cohort of MSIIP interns will have the option to participate in summer-only or year-long internships.
- Summer (12-weeks) internships will begin on June 3, 2024 and end on August 23, 2024. Summer interns will be expected to commit to full-time participation based on 40 hours per week.
- Year-long (12-months) internships will begin on June 3, 2024, and end on May 23, 2025. Year-long interns will be expected to commit to full-time participation based on 40 hours per week during the summer, and a minimum of 10 virtual hours per week during the academic year.
Eligibility
- Be at least 18 years of age by June 3, 2024.
- Be a U.S. Citizen at the time of application.
- Be enrolled at the time of application as a part-time or full-time undergraduate or graduate student in a STEM program or other fields that supports the NNSA mission at an accredited U.S. postsecondary institutions that meet the statutory criteria for identification as Minority Serving Institutions by the Department of Education are listed at: https://orise.orau.gov/resources/stem/documents/participants/2023-msi-list.xlsx
AANAPISI - Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution
ANNH - Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institution
HBCU - Historically Black College or University
HSI - Hispanic-serving institution
NASNTI - Native American-serving nontribal institution
PBI - Predominantly Black Institution
TCU - Tribal College or University
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for the Spring/Summer 2023.
How to Apply
Applications and supporting materials must be submitted at
Contact us
NNSA has partnered with the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) to manage this program.