Students to Join Research Teams this Fall at Department of Energy National Laboratories and a Fusion Facility

WASHINGTON, D.C. - More than 150 undergraduate students will participate in unique, hands-on research and technical training at the Department of Energy (DOE)'s National Laboratories and a fusion facility during Fall 2026.   

This opportunity is part of DOE's ongoing efforts to ensure that the United States maintains a highly skilled scientific and technical workforce to address the energy, economic, and national security challenges of today and tomorrow.  

"Connecting students and educators with DOE National Labs opens doors to discovery and illuminates exciting STEM pathways," said DOE Under Secretary for Science Darío Gil. "This firsthand experience inspires future innovators while building a skilled workforce to solve America's most pressing energy and science challenges."

The fall cohort includes 131 undergraduate students from two- or four-year colleges and universities and 20 community college students. They are part of the Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) and Community College Internships (CCI) programs, respectively. These students, from 112 academic institutions spanning 35 states, Puerto Rico, and District of Columbia, will work alongside National Lab scientists and engineer mentors on cutting-edge research and technology projects, including artificial intelligence, computational sciences, accelerator physics, fusion energy, materials sciences, quantum sciences, and cybersecurity.

SULI and CCI participants are selected based on their merit among applicants from a wide range of academic institutions and backgrounds across the nation. The programs are managed by the Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists (WDTS) in the DOE Office of Science. For more information, visit the Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists (WDTS) homepage. 

A list of recipients can be found at https://science.osti.gov/wdts/About/Laboratory-Participants.