NERSC Summer Internships

NERSC is a global leader in high performance computing (HPC) and data science. We empower researchers with the tools needed to tackle some of the world’s most pressing scientific challenges. 

Every summer, we offer paid internships to graduate students, as well as undergraduate juniors and seniors, allowing them to collaborate with NERSC staff on various science and technology research projects.

Research projects

NERSC staff generally begin posting projects in January for the upcoming summer. 

Projects for 2026 are not yet available. Please review 2025 projects for examples of typical summer research opportunities.

How to apply

Although NERSC participates in the Computing Sciences Area summer student program, we require potential interns to apply directly to project mentors. So, while there are several pathways to summer internships, NERSC mentors are the ultimate arbiters for their individual projects.