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The Earth & Environmental Sciences Area (EESA) at Berkeley Lab is a premier Earth sciences research organization where scientists tackle some of the most pressing environmental and energy challenges of the 21st century. We have training and internship opportunities available for students and visiting faculty members looking to experience cutting-edge research at a DOE National Laboratory.
We are currently accepting applications from individuals interested in Summer 2025 internships (June - August 2025).
To apply for a 2025 Summer Internship with EESA, take the following steps
Applications due: Early Nov 2024 - Jan 2025 (depending on program)
Step 1: Review this list of EESA Research Projects and identify which projects you’re interested in.
Step 2: Email the Project Mentor and cc: Lizz Mahoney (ejmahoney@lbl.gov) & Sandy Chin (schin@lbl.gov) to express your interest and to see if you are a good fit with the project. Provide a brief description of your motivation and/or experience, and include your CV/resume. Suggest a phone or video chat to determine mutual fit!
Step 3: Review the table below of internships managed by Berkeley Lab's Workforce Development & Education Office. Identify which of the Internship programs you are eligible for. (Important: Each program has different eligibility and application requirements – review the requirements carefully.)
Step 4: APPLICATION LINKS ARE BELOW. In your application, identify the EESA Project Title and Mentor of the projects for which you would like to be considered.
Step 5: Successful candidates will be notified of their internship offer around February–April 2025.
Join us! Summer internships will take place June–August 2025.
For more information, or if you have a specific topic in mind that is not listed, please contact Lizz Mahoney (ejmahoney@lbl.gov) and Sandy Chin (schin@lbl.gov).
Berkeley Lab Internships relevant to EESA for Summer 2025
The internship programs below are managed by Berkeley Lab's Workforce Development & Education Office (WDE&E).
WD&E's mission is to inspire and prepare the next generation of scientists, engineers, technologists, and STEM professionals, and offers a range of programs for undergraduate, postbaccalaureate, graduate students, and visiting faculty.
To learn more, click here or on one of the programs below.
Community college students are eligible if you have completed at least one semester at the time of application.
Must be U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
Click here to learn more about this program's requirements and benefits
Community college students are eligible if you have completed at least one year at the time of application.
Undergraduate students (sophomores and above) are eligible.
Masters and PhD students are eligible, as long as you received your undergraduate degree in June 2023 or after.
Must be U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
Click here to learn more about this program's requirements and benefits
Must be a full-time faculty member at an accredited U.S. degree granting, postsecondary institution of higher education historically underrepresented in the U.S. research community.
Community college faculty are eligible to apply
Applying faculty member can invite up to two eligible students to participate, one of which may be a graduate student.
Must be U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (faculty and students)
Click here to learn more about this program's requirements and benefits.
To participate in a Berkeley Lab summer internship as a GEM Fellow, students must have been already accepted as GEM fellows at GEM member universities' Masters or PhD programs. GEM fellows are required to complete an internship with a GEM member Employer, such as Berkeley Lab.
Click here to learn more about this program's requirements and benefits.
Associate, Bachelor's and Master's level students are eligible.
Must be at least a sophomore at the time of application
Must be U.S. Citizen
Click here to learn more about this program's requirements and benefits.
Doctoral students are eligible, if, at the time of application, you have advanced to Ph.D. candidacy and have established a defined graduate thesis project and graduate thesis advisor.
Must be U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
Click here to learn more about this program's requirements and benefits.
BLUFF is a continuation of the Visiting Faculty Program (VFP). After faculty members have served three summer terms through VFP, they may apply to join the BLUFF Program. BLUFF allows faculty to continue their collaborations with Berkeley Lab.
Must be U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (faculty and students)
Click here to learn more about this program's requirements and benefits.
Other Berkeley Lab programs to consider
INGENUITY-Next Generation Workforce Internship in Nuclear Waste Disposal - We are looking for bright, curious students who will spend Summer 2025 engaging in exciting research projects to address the global challenges of nuclear waste disposal in the deep underground.
Community college and undergrad students (must have completed at least 1 year)
Post-baccalaureates (must have received undergrad degree no earlier than June 2023)
Graduate students (MS/PhD program)
Post-masters and post-doctorates (must have received degree no earlier than June 2023).
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