The Seaborg Institute Nuclear Science Summer Internship Program is a specialized internship program that seeks graduate students from research universities across the nation to work in critical skills areas related to nuclear forensics. Students are given an opportunity to join scientists in independent research projects at a national laboratory and are teamed with mentors who can help hone their skills and guide research projects for advanced degrees.

Program Length

Dependent on location; 8-10 weeks starting in June

Component

Domestic Nuclear Detection Office

Location

Livermore, California – Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL)
Los Alamos, New Mexico – Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL)

Salary

Stipends range from approximately $4,000 to $5,000 per month based on education level

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered, an applicant must:

• Be a U.S. citizen, and
• Be enrolled as a full-time graduate-level student at a university at the time of application.

Application Deadline

The application deadline for this internship varies by location. For deadline information, prospective applicants should periodically check the program website:

• For the LLNL program, please visit the LLNL program page. 
• For the LANL program, please visit the LANL program page.

Application Requirements and How to Apply

Applications vary by Internship location. Generally, applicants are required to submit:

• An online application
• A current resume
• A letter of recommendation
• A Transcript

For specific application requirements, prospective applicants should review the program website:

• For the LLNL program, please visit the LLNL program page.
• For the LANL program, please visit the LANL program page.

Who to Contact for Additional Information

Inquiries can be emailed to ntnfc@hq.dhs.gov, with “Seaborg Summer Internship” in the subject line.