Important Program Information

Apply to the URA-Fermilab: Undergraduate Women in STEM internship program

Program Dates: 

10 weeks between June and August 2023

Eligibility:

• Women science and engineering majors from under-represented groups (American Indian/Native, African American/Black, Hispanic/Latinos, Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders)
• Academic disciplines: All Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Material Science, Mathematics, and Computer Science
• Enrolled full-time in a degree-granting program at a U.S. institution of higher education located in the U.S. or its territories
• Juniors and seniors not graduating prior to December 2023
• Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (LPR)

Application Requirements:

• Online application
• Resume
• Unofficial transcript (upload under resume section)
• Statement of Purpose (300 words max): Describe your experience, skills, personal and professional goals and intellectual curiosity that you will bring to Fermilab and make you an outstanding intern. (upload under resume section)
• One letter of recommendation from a professor, faculty, or academic or research advisor. The recommendation letter should address the applicant’s academic record and potential for success in a STEM internship, as indicated by demonstrated by academic and intellectual merit, research/technical if applicable, communication, leadership, and teamwork skills. The recommendation letter must be received by April 12, 2023, at 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time.
• All application components must be completed and received in the system by April 12, 2023, at 11:59:59 PM EST, to be considered.

Internship Details:

• Application Period: March 6 – April 12, 2023
• Program Dates: 10 weeks between June and August 2023
• Acceptance Dates: May 1, 2023
• Salary: Stipend is based on 40 hours/week, 10 weeks total, at $23/hour
• Housing: Off-campus housing will be provided at $65/night
• Transportation: Up to a total of $1,000 will be provided in reimbursement for allowable inbound/outbound travel expenses
• Inquiries may be sent to Internships@fnal.gov with the subject line “Inquiry: URA-Fermilab: Undergraduate Women in STEM.”

Deliverables:

• Attendance at the Undergraduate Lecture Series
• Presentation abstract (150 words)
• Oral presentation
• Poster presentation
• Written research project report

Please contact internships@fnal.gov with any questions you have about the program. More information about the internship can be found on the linked website.