Career Center

MEISPP can provide you with a great summer experience working within the Department of Energy (DOE). The DOE sponsors more physical science than any other U.S. federal agency, but with over 14,000 employees and 90,000 contractors, DOE is a lot more than just STEM. Undergraduates and graduate students in most majors can find an opportunity to be a part of the DOE’s mission “to ensure America’s security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions.”

Students studying in these areas are encouraged to apply:

• Engineering - Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, Industrial, Material, Mechanical, Metallurgical, Nuclear, and Petroleum.
• Sciences - Biological, Computer, Information Technology, Geology, Math, Microbiology, and Physics.
• Social Sciences - Economics, International Relations, Law, National Security, Organizational Psychology, Policy, Political Science and Sociology.
• Business - Accounting, Business Administration, Communication, Finance, Management, and Public Administration.

MEISPP offers 10-week assignments from June 5^th through August 11^th, 2023. Some assignments may continue part time during the academic year. Do something big this summer – intern with the DOE!

You must meet the following to be eligible for an internship:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Be a U.S. citizen (permanent residents and green card holders are ineligible)
• Be an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled full time during the 2022-2023 academic year at an accredited Minority Serving Institution (MSI). MSI’s that meet the statutory criteria for identification (as defined by the U.S. Department of Education) and are eligible for this program are listed here: MSI designation list (Excel, 66kb).
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale

We’re looking for applicants who demonstrate:

• Leadership potential
• Commitment to public service
• Interest in energy-related issues
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Additional eligibility factors:

• Have coverage under a health insurance plan before arriving at the appointment site and maintain coverage during the appointment.

• Candidates selected for an internship appointment will be required to provide proof of enrollment during the Spring 2023 term.
• Undergraduate seniors graduating in May/June are eligible to participate in summer internships and may continue during the academic year if entering a graduate program at a MSI during the following Fall term. Proof of enrollment in a MSI will need to be submitted before the Fall internship period starts.
• Graduate students completing their degree in May/June are only eligible to participate in a summer internship.
• Students may apply for and are eligible to participate in the program at multiple times during their undergraduate and graduate studies. However, there should not be an assumption or expectation of being selected for another internship. All students must re-apply and be selected for a project during each application cycle.