Internship and Co-op Programs

Internship and co-op programs provide a great opportunity to apply academic concepts in a real-world setting. They can also help you demonstrate your potential, experience our work environment and culture firsthand, and build your network of professional contacts.

Because we recognize that this is a critical step in establishing or extending your work experience, we want to make sure your work is meaningful and relevant. You’ll work on real assignments and have contact with leaders. You’ll participate in programmed events that can help shape your understanding of business challenges. And you’re likely to leave with a rich feel for how your course of study can impact our bottom line.

Building great internship and co-op experiences is an important part of our university talent pipeline. These programs give us a chance to see how talented students work in our business environment and help us bring a fresh perspective to some of our most exciting business challenges.

We meet potential internship and co-op candidates from August through March each year. Contact your school’s career services office to see if we hold events on your campus or search for jobs on this site during those months.

How Do I Apply?

The Regional Job Shortcuts below can help you identify job opportunities in your world region. The Search Jobs toolbar above can help you create a customized search and identify other job opportunities in your region.  Or, click here to create a career profile to be considered for other positions that align with your background.

Discipline(s):   physical sciences; engineering; Current opportunities in mechanical engineering, electronics, and geographic information systems.

Eligibility:  U.S. Citizens and Legal Permanent Residents. Undergraduate students, post-associates, post-baccalaureates. Freshman applicants welcome. Must be attending a regionally-accredited college or university.

Location(s):   Tennessee. Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Duration:   Full-time or part-time appointments of up to one year, renewable up to two additional years.

Frequency:  continuing

Awards made:  varies based on availability

Deadline(s):  applications accepted on a year-round basis

Benefits:  Stipend based on academic level or degree; benefits of full-time or part-time temporary employees of Oak Ridge Associated Universities. Depending on the availability of funding, participants may be eligible for 100% undergraduate tuition reimbursement.

Funding source(s):  Oak Ridge National Laboratory

How to apply:  Send a request to either person listed below to have an application sent to you.

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