Argonne National Laboratory Metcalf

Overview

The Argonne National Laboratory Metcalf Research Program encourages undergraduate students to pursue science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers by providing research internships. Students perform research, under the guidance of laboratory staff scientists or engineers, on projects supporting the DOE mission. Students will gain experience implementing a research plan with the guidance of a direct supervisor. The research advisor will provide on-going technical guidance and advice, appropriate materials, equipment, and technical support.

Application

Application link coming Fall 2026!

Timeline

  • Application Opens: November 2, 2026

  • Application Deadline: January 29, 2027

  • Decisions communicated before the end of Winter Quarter

Top Tips & Requirements

  • We highly encourage students to reach out to the project scientist (via phone/email) to express interest and put forth a strong application. Information can be found on the Argonne website. Find Argonne Researchers to reach out to here and check out Argonne's Research Organizations here.

  • Resume

  • Cover letter (indicate projects of interest that you are applying for)

  • 'Waiver of Right to Access' Form (Attached in Job Posting) - please upload within the 'other documents' part of the application portal.

  • 1 letter of recommendation - see instructions in job posting (students may be asked to submit a second reference upon acceptance into the program)


Eligibility

  • First-, second-, or third- year student in the College