What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fermilab and Brookhaven Summer School Exchange Program - Summer 2025 position at Fermi Research Alliance, LLC?
The Fermilab and Brookhaven Summer School Exchange Program (FBSEP) is a unique opportunity for undergraduate freshmen majoring in STEM fields to participate in a summer school experience at both Fermilab and Brookhaven National Laboratory.
Students will spend 3 weeks at each laboratory as a cohort with full group meetings at the midpoint and end of the program. The summer school will provide an introduction to particle physics, environmental and climate science, artificial intelligence, and quantum science. Students will learn about each topic as it relates to the cutting-edge research being conducted at each national lab while exploring the abundance of career opportunities available.
There are no prerequisite courses required to participate. Eligible students must be enrolled in accredited colleges and universities (both 2-year and 4-year institutions). FBSEP is funded as part of the Office of Science Pathway Summer School supported by the Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists (WDTS).
Program Dates: June 30, 2025 - August 8, 2025
Eligibility:
- Undergraduate freshmen at the time of application enrolled full-time in a 2-year or 4-year accredited institution. You must be 18 years or older to participate.
- STEM Major
- U.S. citizen and evidence of identity and eligibility to work in the United States
- Applicants with a 2.0-3.0 GPA in STEM courses are strongly encouraged to apply
- There are no STEM course requirements required to participate in the program
Application Requirements:
Before you apply, please have all your requirements ready. Once you submit the application you will no longer have access and will not be able to upload any missing requirements.
- Online application - Application Walkthrough Video Guide
- Supplemental Questionnaire
- One letter of recommendation
- (Once you submit your application you will receive an email request to provide reference contact information. Once you provide the info we will email a link to your reference to upload the letter of recommendation)
- List of high school and college level STEM courses with grades (Please upload to the internship application materials section as a pdf.)
Internship Details:
- Program Dates: June 30 - August 8, 2025
- Application Period: December 15, 2024 - March 3, 2025
- Offer Date: March 13, 2025
- Acceptance Period: March 20, 2025
- Salary: (Fermilab)/Stipend (Brookhaven National Lab): $500.00 weekly
- Housing: Arranged housing paid for by the program.
- Transportation: Paid round-trip airfare (to both Fermilab and Brookhaven) and transportation from the airport to housing
Deliverables:
- Pre and post-program surveys
- Presentation of Program Work
- Exit surveys
If you have any application questions or issues, please email us at Internships@fnal.gov
Why Fermilab:
Fermilab is America's premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.
Drug-Free Workplace & Pre-Employment Screening
Fermilab is dedicated to fostering a safe, productive, and drug-free work environment. As part of the hiring process, 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.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Fermilab is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace by recruiting and developing its workforce without discrimination. Fermilab encourages and considers all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination based on any characteristics protected by law.
REAL-ID Requirement for access to Fermilab Campus
Fermilab requires all members of the public to produce a REAL-ID, or equivalent, to access the Fermilab Campus for interviews or career events. A list of acceptable forms of ID can be found here: https://get-connected.fnal.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/REALID-Documents.pdf. If a candidate is selected for an interview but does not possess any of the equivalent documents, we may schedule a virtual interview.
What To Expect Next:
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Salary : $500
