Undergraduate Seasonal Intern General Application - Fall 2026

Argonne National Laboratory • Lemont, IL

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About The Position

Please apply to be in the Fall 2026 Undergraduate Seasonal Internship applicant pool. Application Deadline : Friday, June 12, 2026 at 11:59 PM CST. Late submissions will not be accepted. Argonne’s Seasonal Internship program encourages undergraduate students to pursue science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers by providing research internships. A student will spend the first week of their Argonne experience with an Argonne staff member devising a research strategy and attending mandatory safety classes. For the next few weeks, the supervisor will provide considerable program assistance and guidance to implement the research plan. Subsequently, the student will be required to give a poster presentation at the end of their appointment. In addition to their research activities, participants attend a series of weekly seminars and tours dealing with current topics in science and engineering as well as career development. Education and Experience Requirements The entirety of the appointment must be conducted within the United States. If accepting an offer, candidates may be required to complete pre-employment drug testing based on appointment length. All students remain subject to applicable drug testing policies. Applicants must be: Currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies at an accredited institution. Graduated from an accredited institution within the past 3 months; or Actively enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited institution. Must be 18 years or older at the time the appointment begins. Must possess a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Must be a U.S. citizen or Legal Permanent Resident at the time of application.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies at an accredited institution.
• Graduated from an accredited institution within the past 3 months; or Actively enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited institution.
• Must be 18 years or older at the time the appointment begins.
• Must possess a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or Legal Permanent Resident at the time of application.

Responsibilities

• Devising a research strategy with an Argonne staff member
• Attending mandatory safety classes
• Implementing the research plan with program assistance and guidance from the supervisor
• Giving a poster presentation at the end of their appointment
• Attending a series of weekly seminars and tours dealing with current topics in science and engineering as well as career development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed