by Jameson Crabtree, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory
09 February 2026
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is providing college students at each stage, from highschool via graduate college, the chance to contribute to innovative analysis that helps nationwide safety and advances scientific discovery via its internship and fellowship packages.
For greater than a century, NRL has led breakthrough analysis throughout disciplines together with area science, supplies engineering, biomedical expertise and synthetic intelligence. Its scholar packages are designed not solely to prepare the subsequent era of scientists and engineers however to combine them into energetic analysis packages the place their work has real-world impression.
“These programs are meaningful experiences for students and mentors alike that range from shaping academic paths to launching full-time science and engineering careers in public service,” stated Erica Deschak-Joya, NRL Human Resources Specialist and General Laboratory Scientific Interchange Programs (GLSIP) Coordinator.
Former interns say the packages present uncommon entry to superior analysis environments early of their careers.
“I was drawn to NRL because of its cutting-edge research and the fact that it welcomes students early in their academic careers,” stated Manya Yellepeddy, a former Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP) intern. “It’s an environment where students can work with advanced technology while contributing to a collaborative, mission-driven research effort.”
Mentors emphasize that interns usually are not simply observers, however contributors. Some even go on to change into full-time NRL staff.
“They really make an impact on the work we do,” stated Maggie Stevens, Ph.D., NRL analysis scientist and internship mentor for the previous two years. “It’s incredibly rewarding to see students grow as researchers while advancing our programs at the same time.”
NRL presents a spread of packages for college kids with totally different pursuits and tutorial ranges, together with Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP), The Student Volunteer Program, the Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program (NREIP), and graduate and postdoctoral fellowships. These symbolize solely a portion of the alternatives out there with further packages designed to meet specialised technical wants and evolving workforce priorities.
Students who’re curious, dependable and motivated to deal with difficult issues are inspired to apply.
To hear straight from former interns and mentors, watch the video featured above.
For data on eligibility, software deadlines and out there packages, go to: NRL Student Opportunities
About the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory
NRL is a scientific and engineering command devoted to analysis that drives revolutionary advances for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps from the seafloor to area and within the data area. NRL, situated in Washington, D.C. with main subject websites in Stennis Space Center, Mississippi; Key West, Florida; Monterey, California, and employs roughly 3,000 civilian scientists, engineers and help personnel.
NRL presents a number of mechanisms for collaborating with the broader scientific neighborhood, inside and exterior of the Federal authorities. These embody Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs), LP-CRADAs, Educational Partnership Agreements, agreements beneath the authority of 10 USC 4892, licensing agreements, FAR contracts, and different relevant agreements.
For extra data, contact NRL Corporate Communications at [email protected].