Department of Energy Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI)

Guidelines for SULI applicants regarding the selection of recommenders and the submission process for letters of recommendation.

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DeadlineMay 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET; Offers must be accepted within 10 calendar days of receiving the formal offer; Spring 2027: Application opens July 2026; Deadline September 2026; Offer period begins October 2026; Notifications complete December 2026; Fall 2026: Application opens March 12, 2026; Deadline May 20,

Award amount$2,000 or more; $650 weekly stipend

Last checkedJun 25, 2026

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SULI Application Instructions

Official guide for submitting an application to the Department of Energy Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI) program, including requirements for transcripts, letters of support, and online system fields.

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Requirements

Completion of all required fields in the online application system; Undergraduate transcripts submitted online; Two letters of support

Application materials

Contact and education information; Citizenship status; Laboratory/facility choice and research interests; Essays; Undergraduate transcripts (redacted of SSN and full DOB); Two letters of support

How to apply

Create an account on the SULI online application system; Complete all required fields in the online system; Upload transcripts directly through the system; Request letters of support through the 'Request Recommendations' tab in the SULI account

Important dates

April 8, 2026: SULI Application Assistance Workshop; April 29, 2026: SULI Office Hours; May 6, 2026: SULI Office Hours; May 13, 2026: SULI Office Hours

Documents

Application Checklist; Transcript upload (PDF); Letters of support

Contact

sc.suli@science.doe.gov; U.S. Department of Energy, SC-3.3/ Forrestal Building, 1000 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20585

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