When
Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI)
Applications close on January 10
The Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI) program at PPPL is for undergraduates interested in performing plasma physics and fusion energy research. Students perform research, under the guidance of laboratory staff scientists or engineers, on projects supporting PPPL’s research and participate in the Intro to Plasma and Fusion course hosted by PPPL. For key dates, detailed eligibility requirements, benefits, and application information, visit https://science.osti.gov/wdts/suli. Travel support, if on-site, is provided. Housing assistance is available. All students receive a $650/week stipend.
What is Expected of Each Participant
- Complete the full ten or sixteen-week program
- Attend the intensive plasma physics course at PPPL (summer only)
- Complete a research paper and present a poster summarizing your results
- Submit an abstract of the research in the required format
- Attend all scheduled events including lectures, seminars, tours, and group activities
- Conduct yourself in a responsible and professional manner
- Participants should expect to spend 40 hours per week on activities and/or research related to their internships.
Eligibility for the SULI program requires that all applicants:
- Must be currently enrolled full-time (having completed at least one semester) or have recently graduated with an undergraduate degree within the last two years before the internship start date.
- Must have a cumulative minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Must be 18 years or older at the time the internship begins.
- Must be a United States Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident at the time of applying.
- Must have earned a high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) equivalent at the time of applying