Objective: This program provides science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) research
experiences that support Sandia National Laboratories’ (SNL) Research Foundations (for information
about the Research Foundations, please visit https://www.sandia.gov/research/research-foundations/;
not all Research Foundations may be participating in 2024). Sandia’s mission is “To render exceptional
service in the national interest” as one of the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Laboratories. As
a DOE National Nuclear Security Administration laboratory, Sandia has a core mission in national security
that is synergistically served by a broad range of STEM disciplines in these Research Foundations.
Program Description: Summer Fellows will work in close collaboration with mentors from Sandia’s
technical staff to engage in challenging research and development projects. They will also be included in
meetings, events, and tours sponsored by the SNL Student Intern Program, SNL Academic Programs, and
URA to support professional development and STEM network engagement among the Fellows.
Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time masters or doctoral graduate students and US citizens.
Selection: Summer Fellows will be selected from applications received by midnight US ET November 24,
2023. Selected applicants will receive a stipend and participate in the defined research of a hosting SNL
Research Foundation. Diverse students and those from underrepresented groups are encouraged to
apply. Applications will be reviewed by URA and the hosting Research Foundations, with anticipated
notification of the students selected by December 15, 2023.
Stipend and Inbound/Outbound Travel: Depending on the work location of the Sandian mentor paired
with each student selected, the fellowship will be served either at SNL’s Albuquerque, NM or Livermore,
CA site. The stipend will be based on participation for 3 months (12 weeks, 40 hours/week) and the
Fellow’s stage of progress towards terminal degree as of May 2024: Master’s or PhD student with earned
Bachelor’s degree, $35.36/hour (NM), $40.71/hour (CA); PhD student with earned Master’s degree,
$38.60/hour (NM), $44.07/hour (CA); PhD student beyond qualifying exams, $42.65/hour (NM),
$47.54/hour (CA). Medical or other employment benefits are not provided. Up to a total of $2,000 will
be provided in reimbursement for allowable inbound/outbound travel expenses. Information regarding
housing, on-boarding, and other logistics will be provided to the applicants selected.
How to Apply: Students may complete a separate application for each participating Research Foundation
for which their graduate program and interests are a good match. All applications must be made through
the ORISE Zintellect system: https://www.zintellect.com – go to the Opportunities Catalog tab, search for
Sandia in the Keyword box, and submit applications no later than midnight US ET November 24, 2023.
Appointment Dates: Selected Summer Fellows should start work on dates negotiated with the SNL
sponsor organization beginning in May 2024 and ending in August 2024 to encompass 12 working weeks.
Inquiries may be sent to ura@sandia.gov with subject line “Inquiry: URA-SNL Summer Fellowship”.