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.
Apply at the Link Below!
https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/2026-NNSA-MSIIP?utm_source=opportunity_digest&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dpp_msi
Application Deadline:
October 26, 2025, at 11:59 pm 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.
September 4, 2025
September 18, 2025
October 2, 2025
October 9, 2025
https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/ZKh4OAJyTzixE4J9CxC39g
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
https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/jc5cvC4aTmqXkHo43ZE40Q
We ask for your help in sharing this opportunity with friends, colleagues, and students who may be interested. Please see the attached flyer for your convenience.
For more information: visit https://orise.orau.gov/NNSA-MSIIP/ or contact us at NNSA-MSIIP@orise.orau.gov.
NNSA-MSIIP Team
NNSA-MSIIP@orise.orau.gov
The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) is a Department of Energy asset managed by ORAU.
For more information, contact: NNSA-MSIIP Team at NNSA-MSIIP@orise.orau.gov