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URA-Fermilab: Undergraduate Research Summer Internship (FURSI)

Batavia, IL

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$23/hr - $23/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

Fermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, and they are seeking undergraduate students for the URA-Fermilab Undergraduate Research Summer Internship (FURSI). Interns will conduct hands-on research under the guidance of Fermilab scientists and engineers, gaining valuable experience in various STEM fields.

BiotechnologyClean EnergyCleanTechEnergy

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform hands-on research under the direct leadership, guidance, and supervision of Fermilab scientists, engineers, computing professionals, technicians, and staff across all laboratory directorates

Attend the Undergraduate Lecture Series twice weekly

Present a presentation abstract (150 words)

Deliver an oral presentation

Create a poster presentation

Write a research project report

Qualification

PhysicsComputer ScienceMathematicsData ScienceMaterials ScienceChemistryResearch SkillsCommunicationLeadershipTeamwork

Required

Students majoring in Physics, Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer), Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Science, Materials Science or Chemistry

Enrolled full-time in a degree-granting program at a U.S. institution of higher education located in the U.S. or its territories

Undergraduate sophomores, juniors and seniors not graduating prior to December of internship year

Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (LPR)

Online application – Application Walkthrough Video Guide

Resume

Unofficial Transcript

Statement of Interest (300 words max): Describe your experience, skills, personal and professional goals and the intellectual curiosity you will bring to Fermilab to make you an outstanding intern. (Upload Statement of Interest under the Resume section saved as pdf.)

One letter of recommendation from a professor, faculty member or academic or research advisor. The recommendation letter should address the applicant's academic record and potential for success in a STEM internship, as demonstrated by academic and intellectual merit, research/technical if applicable, communication, leadership and teamwork skills. The recommendation letter must be received by the application closing date

Attend the Undergraduate Lecture Series twice weekly

Presentation abstract (150 words)

Oral presentation

Poster presentation

Written research project report

Candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening for candidates 18 and over. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings

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