Education Collaboration at ORNL-2026

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Biweekly stipend

Housing allowance

Travel reimbursement for eligible participants

Job summary

A renowned scientific research institute based in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, offers an internship program for recent graduates, students, and veterans. Participants will engage with research projects, connect with professionals, and receive a stipend, along with a housing allowance if eligible. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a minimum GPA of 3.00, with options for veterans who have graduated in the last four years. Opportunities limited to one year, with potential for renewal.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older by desired start date.
• Have a GPA of at least 3.00 on a 4.00 scale.
• Recent graduates must have received their degree within four years.

Responsibilities

• Engage with ORNL projects and connect with researchers.
• Participate in educational and professional activities at ORNL.
• Receive stipend and potential housing allowance.

Skills

Cumulative GPA of at least 3.00

Current enrollment in a degree program

Ability to secure health insurance coverage

Education

Current full-time undergraduate or graduate student

Recent graduate (within 4 years)

Veteran with DD-214

Job description

Description

The Education Collaboration at ORNL Program is offering opportunities to participate in projects and activities at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). ORNL provides opportunities for recent graduates, as well as currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students, and recently separated veterans, to engage with ORNL projects, connect with ORNL researchers, and technical and professional staff.

Organization

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)

Reference Code

ORNL-ECO-2026

How to Apply

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ECO Program Details

• Stipend (paid biweekly)
  • A stipend will be provided to participants
• Housing Allowance (paid biweekly with stipend)
  • A housing allowance may be provided to participants pending coverage by home institution or other grants
• Travel
  • Eligible participants whose permanent address is more than 50 miles from ORNL may receive a travel reimbursement for round‑trip transportation expenses to and from ORNL
• Length of Appointment
  • Appointment duration may depend on the availability of the participant and at the discretion of ORNL as the hosting facility. Appointments will not exceed one year but may be renewed upon appropriate review.

Eligibility Requirements

• Be 18 years of age or older by desired start date
• Meet one of three criteria (Postdoctoral applicants are not eligible for the ECO program):
  • Currently enrolled as a full‑time undergraduate or graduate student in a degree‑seeking program at an accredited college or university (including accredited community colleges).
  • Recent graduate (associate, bachelor’s or master’s) from an accredited institution. The time period between receipt of the degree and starting the appointment must be four (4) years or less.
  • Veteran, or separating veteran, of the United States Armed Services who has received their DD‑214 no more than four (4) years prior to the start date of the internship (verified with DD Form 214 and a high school diploma or GED).

Preferred Qualification

Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00 on a 4.00 scale at the time of application (undergraduate and graduate combined OR graduate GPA alone)

Application Review and Appointment Offer Process

• Applications are reviewed for compliance by Office of Research Education (ORE) staff and ORNL researchers and/or technical/professional staff with an available project.
• Selections and appointment offers will be made on a rolling basis.
• Selected applicants must respond to their offer within seven (7) days of receipt of the offer.

Contingencies

• All awards and active participation in the program are contingent upon security access approval to ORNL, agreement with the Terms of Appointment, and completion of all contingencies in the offer letter. All contingencies of an appointment offer must be met before the applicant can begin an appointment.
• Students are subject to DOE clearance approval for laboratory access.
• Participants are required to have coverage under a health insurance plan for the duration of the appointment period and must provide proof of such coverage. It is your responsibility to secure insurance coverage before arriving at the appointment site.

Complete Application Requires

• Profile information
• Educational details (dates of attendance/graduation, GPAs, majors, etc.)
• Relevant experience
• Awards and honors
• Statement of purpose: goals, experience, skills, and personal information
• Research areas of interest
• An updated resume or CV (.pdf upload)
• Academic records – For this opportunity, an unofficial transcript or copy of academic records may be submitted showing name, school name, current/enrolled classes, and GPA (.pdf upload).
• One recommendation – Recommendations must be uploaded in Zintellect and address academic record and potential for STEM internship. Recommenders cannot be a family member. The first recommendation received will meet the program requirement.

Nature of Appointment

The participant will not enter into an employee/employer relationship with ORISE, ORAU, DOE, or any other office or agency. Instead, the participant will be affiliated with ORISE for the administration of the appointment through the ORISE appointment letter and Terms of Appointment. For more information on the Education Collaboration at ORNL Program, please contact Office of Research Education (ORE) staff at [e-mail].

Point of Contact

Cinnamon

Eligible Disciplines

• Business (Accounting, Business Administration, Business Management, Finance, Human Resources, International Business, Logistics, Management, Marketing, MIS or Business Statistics, Project Management)
• Chemistry and Materials Sciences
• Communications and Graphics Design
• Computer, Information, and Data Sciences
• Earth and Geosciences
• Engineering
• Environmental and Marine Sciences
• Life Health and Medical Sciences
• Mathematics and Statistics
• Other Non‑Science & Engineering
• Physics
• Science & Engineering‑related
• Social and Behavioral Sciences
• Ages: Must be 18 years of age
• Veteran Status: Veterans Preference, degree received within the last 120 months

Affirmation

• I certify that all information I have provided is correct and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
• I also confirm that one of the following is true:
  • I am currently enrolled as a full‑time undergraduate or graduate student in a degree‑seeking program at an accredited college or university (including accredited community colleges) at the time of application.
  • I am a recent associate, bachelor’s, or master’s graduate from an accredited institution (including recent graduates currently enrolled or planning to enroll in graduate studies). The time period between receipt of an undergraduate or graduate degree and starting the ECO appointment must be four years or less.
  • I am a recently discharged veteran of the United States Armed Forces with honorable discharge (form DD‑214). U.S. citizenship or Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) status is required in this case.
  • I have a 3.00 GPA in the current academic program or recent degree (unless entering as veteran).