Research

The Seasonal Internship Program (SIP) encourages undergraduate students to pursue science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers by providing research internships.

A student will spend the first week of his/her Argonne experience with an Argonne staff member devising a research strategy and attending mandatory safety classes. For the next few weeks, the supervisor will provide considerable program assistance and guidance to implement the research plan. Subsequently, the student will be required to give a poster presentation at the end of their appointment.

During the appointment period, participants receive a stipend of $650 per week and on-site housing. Dormitory type lodging is available on-site at no direct cost to the student. Students choosing to live in the on-site student housing are required to have a valid major credit card or debit card when checking in. This will be used for the security deposit. In addition, your card will also be charged the first week of each month for the prior month’s charges. You will be reimbursed in your pay check.

https://www.anl.gov/education/seasonal-internship-program

The summer 2025 application is now open and the deadline to apply is Friday, February 28, 2025.

Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship

Under the guidance of laboratory staff scientists or engineers, students perform research on projects supporting the Department of Energy (DOE)‘s mission. This work is supported through the DOE’s Office of Science Workforce Development for Teachers and Students Office (WDTS).

Internship opportunities are available during the following terms: Summer (10 weeks), Fall (16 weeks), and Spring (16 weeks). Applications are solicited annually three times a year through the DOEwebsite for each of the terms. Each DOE laboratory offers different research opportunities; not all DOE laboratories offer internships during the Fall and Spring Terms.

The application for the summer 2025 SULI term is now closed. The selection period will begin on or around February 5, 2025.

https://www.anl.gov/education/science-undergraduate-laboratory-internship

Students receive an award of up to $4,000 to work with talented faculty at a Research I institution with state-of-the-art facilities. That experience includes instruction in research development which prepares students for the demands of graduate study. They also learn how to apply for admissions and financial support for graduate school. In addition, SROP students are offered opportunities to present their research projects twice during the summer calendar. Traditionally, sophomores and juniors from historically underrepresented ethnic minority groups who have a 3.75 (on a 5.0 scale) or 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher grade point average are invited to apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens of permanent residents.

In addition to working one-on-one with a faculty member, scholars participate in the following programmatic components:

Campus-based educational enrichment activities designed to broaden the students’ view of graduate education and research. Workshops that inform students about graduate admissions procedures, financial aid opportunities, and test-taking skills. Students also participate in training regarding the graduate application process.Seminars conducted by faculty and graduate students that expose students to a wide range of fields of study and research instruction. Informal social gatherings that provide a relaxed setting for students and faculty to exchange ideas and share experiences.

Please note: Due to the 30-40 hour per week obligation to research activities, students who participate in SROP should view this program as a “full-time” experience. Holding additional internships, outside employment, or taking courses of any kind during SROP is strictly prohibited.

Program Dates & Application

The SROP is an eight-week program from May 29, 2025, through July 25, 2025.

Application Deadline was November, 2024

Find information about this program at https://grad.uic.edu/diversity/srop-program/

Students funded by the IL LSAMP program are eligible to apply for a 10-week research experience for Summer 2020. A typical experience starts with students spending the first week with an Argonne supervising staff member devising a research strategy and attending mandatory safety classes. For the next few weeks, the supervisor will provide considerable program assistance and guidance. Subsequently, the student will be expected to complete a pre and post-survey, an oral or poster presentation, a 1500 – 3000-word research report, and a one-page peer review. In addition to their research activities, participants are provided tours of the facilities and attend a series of seminars in current topics in science and engineering as well as career development. An overview of research areas can be found in the Student Research Catalog. Interested students are strongly encouraged to explore Argonne’s main website along with the Student Research Catalog to gain insight into the areas of research happening at Argonne as they look to align their career interests.

Application Deadline – TBA.

Application Requirements

·         Must be an Illinois LSAMP funded student.

·         Must be currently enrolled full-time at an accredited U.S. institution that is an IL LSAMP partner institution and have completed at least one year as a matriculated undergraduate student at the time of applying.

·         Submit two references.

·         Undergraduate cumulative minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

·         18 years or older at the time the internship begins.

·         U.S. citizen or Legal Permanent Resident at the time of applying.

·         Pass a screening drug test.

·         Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne’s Legal Department.

Funding for this opportunity will be provided by Chicago State University, the Lead institution in the IL LSAMP program.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Rob Schuch at rschuch@anl.gov.