National Laboratory Internships Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Idaho National Laboratory invites students to express interest in internship opportunities for Fall 2026 - Summer 2027. These paid internships span various STEM fields, allowing students to work on real-world projects alongside experienced professionals. Interested candidates must submit an official application when positions become available. Candidates must be full-time students with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

This is not an application

The purpose of this form is to express interest in INL internships. As specific internship opportunities become available, INL recruiters will use this information to notify students about applicable opportunities through the 2026/2027 intern season. To be considered for a project, an official application must be submitted directly to an internship job posting. You are encouraged to frequently visit the INL Internship Career page for additional internship opportunities.

Internship Opportunities

INL offers paid internship opportunities available in a wide range of STEM and other fields for both undergraduate and graduate students. These internships will help students collaborate with experienced scientists and engineers to develop innovative solutions for meaningful, real-world projects. INL needs individuals from all academic backgrounds to support our mission.

Opportunities for interns at INL range from nuclear engineering to cybersecurity and include non-scientific positions in various operations and business subject areas. INL research fields include, but are not limited to, the following areas:

Nuclear Science & Technology

Nuclear Fuels and Materials
Nuclear Systems Design and Analysis
Fuel Cycle Science and Technology
Nuclear Safety and Regulatory Research
Modeling and Simulation
High Performance Computing
Post-irradiation Examinations
Human Factors

Energy & Environment Science & Technology

Advanced Transportation
Environmental Sustainability
Clean Energy Integration
Advanced Manufacturing
Biomass

National & Homeland Security Science & Technology

Critical Infrastructure Protection and Resiliency
Nuclear Nonproliferatio
Physical Defense Systems

Support Organizations

Business Management
Communications
Information Management
Industrial Hygiene
Occupational Medicine
Fire Protection
Historians
Human Resources

INL hires interns year-round and on an as needed basis. Postings are typically open for 14 days, we recommend students check our job board weekly for new openings.

Interest Form Requirements:

Current Resume or CV

Minimum Requirements For An Internship:

Complete an application
Have the ability to pass a background check
Enrolled full time student status at an accredited college or university (undergraduate, graduate, PhD)
Possess a minimum overall 3.0 Grade Point Average
Possess authorization to work in the U.S.

Benefits, Wage, and Relocation:

INL internships include a nationally competitive wage. Eligible interns are provided holiday pay, and many of our internships offer travel reimbursements.

Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and the selected candidates will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on degree field and level of education.

Undergraduate Internships ($26.94/hour-$3241/hour) / Masters Internships and PhD Internships Pre-Candidacy ($35.34/hour-$37.73/hour) / PhD Internships Post Candidacy ($36.83/hour-$41.29/hour)

Questions? 
Email: UniversityRecruiting@inl.gov 

Benefits and Relocation

• Paid holiday time off  
• Travel reimbursement may be available for eligible interns

At this time, BEA will not sponsor any H1-B visas obtained outside of the United States of America (U.S.A.), including consular visas.

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

INL Mission:

Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision:

Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements:

To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation:

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Other Information:

When applying to positions please provide a resume and answer all questions on the following screens. Applicants, who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions, may be deemed ineligible for consideration.