Government Funded Student Intern (WDTS) - Fall 2026

About the role

The mission of WDTS is to help ensure that Department of Energy (DOE) and the Nation have a sustained pipeline of highly skilled and diverse science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workers. This is accomplished partly by support of undergraduate internships and faculty programs.

Responsibilities

• Complete the full 10-16 week program (based on term).
• Under close supervision, you will participate in research in assigned area.
• Complete the entrance and exit surveys through the online system provided at the beginning and the end of the internship.
• Make an oral or poster presentation on the outcome of their research activities.
• Complete and submit a research project report.
• Submit an abstract of their research in the required format.
• Submit a one-page peer review of another intern’s talk or poster. (SULI interns only)
• Attend all scheduled events including lectures, tours and group activities.
• Students should expect to spend approximately 40 hours a week working on their research projects or participating in the provided professional development opportunities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Notification of acceptance into one of the Office of Science Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists (WDTS) programs.
Selection by LLNL LED

Pay

Pay Range
$17.75 Hourly

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• Sick leave accrual
• Individual 401(k) contributions

Additional Information

• Included in 2026 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Reasonable Accommodation
• California Privacy Notice