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

Eligibility

SULI Eligibility Requirements

Official eligibility criteria for the Department of Energy Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI) program, covering academic, enrollment, age, and citizenship requirements.

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Eligibility

Currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited community college, two-year college, or four-year institution.; Recently graduated with an undergraduate degree (within two years of internship start date).; Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent.; Must be 18 years or older at the time the internship begins.; Must be a United States Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident at the time of application.; Must have completed at least one semester as a matriculated undergraduate.

Requirements

Applicants are limited to participation in the SULI program to no more than two internships.; Applicants can apply to the SULI program a maximum of four times.; Recent graduates must have completed their degree within two years of the internship start date.; Proof of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Resident status is required upon offer acceptance.

Contact

sc.suli@science.doe.gov

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