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Internships and Research Opportunities

Here are a few websites that may be useful for physics and engineering students who are searching for internships as well as research opportunities.

Engineering Internships

U.S. Government

U.S. government internships through USAJOBS (search with GS3-GS4 filter)

Department of Energy

Search the Department of Energy database to find positions available for students.

TVA

TVA provides internships, co-ops, and entry-level positions to help you get the most from your educational experience.

McKee Foods

McKee Foods offers internships with meaningful work and meaningful feedback.

Miller Industries

Miller Industries manufactures tow trucks and towing equipment, and offers opportunities for students interested in this industry.

Medtronic

Medtronic is a medical device company with locations across the U.S. They also has internships for freshman through senior year. Email rs.spinewiseinterns@medtronic.com for more information.

Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Institute for Nanoscale Science and Engineering (VINSE) brings ten students each summer to campus to work closely with VINSE faculty on research projects in cutting edge areas of nanoscale science and engineering.

National Science Foundation

Find internship opportunities with multiple universities across the country.

Physics Internships & Research Opportunities

SPS Job Board

The Society of Physics Students (SPS) job board includes many internship opportunities.

USAJOBS

USAJOBS listings for current physics internships

APS Internships & Fellowships

A repository of many available internships and fellowships curated by the American Physical Society.

National Science Foundation

Research Experience for Undergraduates with different universities across the country.

Department of Energy

Programs and opportunities for students and recent graduates.

Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Institute for Nanoscale Science and Engineering (VINSE) brings ten students each summer to campus to work closely with VINSE faculty on research projects in cutting edge areas of nanoscale science and engineering.

Students may also speak with faculty members to learn if new internship opportunities have become available.