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ContactThe NETL Internship Programs administered by ORISE offer opportunities to participate in hands-on, energy-related research through three competitive internships and research fellowship programs. Participants team up with world-class researchers and scientists, use one-of-a-kind equipment and facilities, collaborate with subject matter experts and professionals, author/co-author papers, presentations and other publication materials, attend/present at conferences and workshops. Stipends are provided along with allowances for housing and travel, and no experience is required. To complement NETL’s mission, the offered educational programs ensure that future energy challenges can be overcome, and energy opportunities are realized.
These programs include:
- The Professional Internship Program (PIP) Eligibility: Be an undergraduate or graduate student in good standing at a regionally accredited college/ university, or a postbaccalaureate within two years of graduation; have an overall minimum GPA of 2.5/4.0; and be at least 18 years old at the time of appointment. Benefits: Weekly stipend; limited travel assistance
- The Post Graduate Research Program (PGRP) Eligibility: Be a graduate who received their master’s degree within the last three years or received their doctorate within the last five years. Benefits: Monthly stipend based on degree level; limited travel/moving assistance; limited stipend supplement for medical insurance
- The Faculty Research Program (FRP) Eligibility: Be a full-time regular permanent faculty member at an accredited college/university with a research interest in NETL core R&D areas. Benefits: Monthly stipend based on base academic salary; limited travel assistance
“NETL has definitely helped me with my career outlook. It makes me feel great that I'm doing something important for this country that's also related to my skillset as a materials chemist.”
-Sally Hoang, MLEF
“I think this is one of the most robust and helpful internship experiences you can land! I've changed for the better in a major way after my two months as a Mickey Leland Energy Fellow. “
-Santo Carbo, MLEF
“My experience as an intern with the Department of Energy through the Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship Program has been a pivotal opportunity for my career development. Contributing to DOE initiatives such as the critical minerals sustainability program and the Biden-Harris net-zero goal has significantly enhanced my research skills and shaped my career aspirations. Working closely with my mentor and networking with award-winning researchers has provided me with invaluable guidance and inspiration that I will value throughout the rest of my journey.”
-Keshun Nelson, MLEF
“Interning at NETL was a blast! Although intense, I got to explore opportunities related to my research, including touring labs in the Morgantown and Pittsburgh NETL sites related to carbon capture, geological coring, and membrane technologies. I truly felt challenged and rewarded for the research I pursued!”
-Julius Yoh, MLEF
“The experience that I gained from participating at NETL gave me the necessary tools to develop new skills as a researcher and engineer. This opportunity helped me to cultivate knowledge and understanding of theoretical principles. This is possible because NETL offers students a chance to practice with actual machinery and have a hands-on experience. Thanks to experience with hybrid systems at NETL’s laboratory, I was able to define the direction of my future as a professional researcher on hybrid energy systems.”
-Jose Colon-Rodriguez, PGRP
“Collaborating at a national lab as a graduate student is a unique experience. It is one of the few opportunities where, as a student, you get to see how your research fits into a much larger picture.”
-Jarett Riley, PGRP
“The creativity, passion, and perspective of each [NETL research associate] is inspiring. While they are learning about what it means to conduct energy research in a national lab setting, I get the opportunity to learn from them.”
-Kelly Rose, Mentor
“For mentors, the [NETL GEPs are] an excellent opportunity to benefit from the knowledge and innovative ideas of recent graduates. For mentees, it provides a good opportunity for people interested in energy systems and their environmental impact to learn more about the field and get their career started while potentially making significant contributions that will have a real impact on society.”
-John Eslick, Mentor
“The culture at NETL is both inviting and inspiring. The team I collaborate with are genuinely interested in the research they’re performing and are always willing to help me in any way needed.”
-Alec Dyer, PIP
“Before I came to NETL, my experience was mainly on research related to functional materials. Through the education program, I became familiar with structural materials used in power plants. This knowledge will help me find a job related to the energy industry.”
-Fei Xue, PGRP
“At NETL I’ve been able to refine a lot of my wet lab techniques as well as learn new procedures to further characterize microbial samples. The samples that we do testing on are very low biomass and therefore very challenging to get meaningful data from. I think that performing research on these low biomass samples will definitely give me an edge when I apply for Ph.D. programs this fall. I am expecting to be doing similar research in the future and hope to learn as much as I can while at NETL.”
-Preom Sarkar, PGRP
