Graduate Student Opportunities
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ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply.
Graduate students play a critical role in advancing ORNL’s research enterprise. Through dedicated internship and collaboration programs, master’s and doctoral students engage in complex scientific and technical initiatives, contributing as full members of research teams.
All internships include a stipend, and application deadlines vary by program. Select a program below to learn more.
Programs Available Fall, Spring and Summer
DOE Office of Science Graduate Student Research Program (SCGSR)
ORNL Research Student Internships (RSI)
Spring 2027 applications close October 28, 2026.
ORNL Technical and Professional Internships (TPI)
Spring 2027 applications close October 28, 2026.