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URA-Sandia Graduate Student Summer Fellowship Program in Materials Science Universities Research Association (URA) in United States
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
Stipend provided to offset living and other expenses; dislocation allowance may also be provided if applicable. Weekly stipend ranges are $1,414.40–$1,901.60 depending on degree level and location.
Deadline
Nov 30, 2026
Country
United States
University
Universities Research Association (URA)
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About this position
This URA-Sandia Graduate Student Summer Fellowship offers a 12-week summer research experience at Sandia National Laboratories, with the project primarily centered on Materials Science. Fellows will work within Sandia’s Research Foundations and may be placed in research areas that align with the laboratory’s broader STEM portfolio, including bioscience, computing and information science, engineering science, earth science, nanodevices and microsystems, and radiation/electrical/high energy density science.
Selected fellows will be mentored by Sandia technical staff and take part in challenging research and development projects in a national laboratory environment. The experience is designed to give students hands-on exposure to current technologies and novel techniques, including experimental design, computational or analytical studies, and data interpretation under Sandia research standards. The program also emphasizes understanding how scientific and engineering research supports national security missions and developing communication skills through written summaries, lightning talks, and presentations for both technical and non-technical audiences.
The fellowship is hosted at one of Sandia National Laboratories’ primary sites in Albuquerque, New Mexico, or Livermore, California. Fellows also join meetings, events, and tours sponsored by URA and Sandia through student intern and academic programs, creating a broader professional and research environment during the appointment.
Funding details
Stipend provided to offset living and other expenses; dislocation allowance may also be provided if applicable. Weekly stipend ranges are $1,414.40–$1,901.60 depending on degree level and location.
What's required
Applicants must be full-time graduate students currently pursuing a Master’s or Doctoral degree at a regionally accredited college or university, have an interest in Materials Science, be at least 18 years old, be a U.S. citizen, and continue as a student through the Fall 2027 semester. Individuals graduating in Spring 2027 or earlier are not eligible. A complete application requires a Zintellect profile, opportunity-specific answers, educational details, relevant experience, awards and honors, a statement of purpose, a current resume/CV (2-page limit), transcripts or academic records (unofficial transcript acceptable if official is unavailable, and undergraduate plus graduate transcripts if beyond the first semester of graduate work), and one recommendation from a graduate thesis advisor or academic advising faculty; all materials must be in English or include an official English translation.
How to apply
Apply through the ORISE Zintellect system. Submit all application components and the recommendation by 2026-11-30 at 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time. Upload documents as PDFs and do not send materials by email, postal mail, or fax.
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