Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program

Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program (NREIP) 

The Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program (NREIP) places college and university students in Department of Navy (DoN) laboratories where they take part in real Naval research for ten weeks during the summer.

NREIP gives academically talented college students, graduating seniors, and graduate students pursuing STEM careers the opportunity to learn about Naval research and technology while receiving first-class mentoring by top scientists and engineers.

NREIP is a competitive program with over 800 placements in 62 laboratories around the country in which many participants go on to careers within the DoN. Interns are selected based upon academic achievement, personal statements, recommendations, and career and research interests.

The NREIP internship takes place for 10 consecutive weeks during the summer. Internships typically begin between the middle of May to the end of June, though exact start and end dates vary depending on the laboratory's schedule. Interns are required to work five days a week, 40 hours per week, not to exceed 400 hours over a 10-week period.

Eligibility:

• U.S. Citizens (some labs make exceptions for Permanent Residents and dual citizens)
• Undergraduate or Graduate students enrolled at a four–year accredited college or university 
  • Rising sophomores or equivalent; must be on track to complete freshman year by the start of the internship 
  • Students graduating the spring semester before the internship or later (winter graduates are not eligible) 
  • Applicants attending two–year colleges may be eligible at the lab/center’s discretion 
• Eligible to be granted a security clearance 
• Studying a relevant discipline to the research interests of the laboratories

Stipend & Selection:

NREIP is a continuous 10–week internship and offers a competitive stipend for its interns: 

• $7,500 for new undergraduate participants 
• $9,000 for returning undergraduates (students must have participated in NREIP and completed the full 10–week program in a prior year to receive this level) 
• $11,500 for graduate students (students must currently be in graduate school and taking graduate school courses to receive this level) 

Selections are based upon: 

• Academic achievement 
• Personal statements 
• Recommendations 
• Career and research interests

Timeline:

• August 1st: Application opens 
• November 1st: Application closes 
• November 10th: Recommendations due 
• November-January: Applications under review 
• Mid-January-March: Award offers sent

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