Next Generation STEM Internship (NGSI)

A paid summer research internship at Oak Ridge National Laboratory where high school students work on STEM projects with ORNL researchers. It is open to rising juniors and seniors from Anderson, Blount, Campbell, Knox, Loudon and Roane counties in East Tennessee. Interns must be at least 16, U.S. citizens or permanent residents with a 3.0 GPA, work 40 hours per week and receive a stipend of up to $500 a week.

Offered by Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Internship for high school students in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Stipend. Grades 11–12. Deadline: 2026-10-21.

Fields: STEM, Engineering, Computer Science

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 11 to 12. It takes place in person in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Cost
Free to take part, and it pays a stipend or award.
Dates
The last posted deadline, October 21, 2026, has passed. The date for the next cycle isn't posted yet, so check the official page.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about Next Generation STEM Internship (NGSI)

When is the Next Generation STEM Internship (NGSI) deadline?

The last posted deadline, October 21, 2026, has passed. The date for the next cycle isn't posted yet, so check the official page.

Is Next Generation STEM Internship (NGSI) free?

Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.

Who can apply to Next Generation STEM Internship (NGSI)?

High school students in grades 11 to 12. It takes place in person in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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