Summer High-school Intern Program (SHIP)
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
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- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year
- Must know
- OperationsStatistics
- Work
- On-site in Boulder · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
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- Oct 31, 2026 · still open
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Summer High-school Intern Program (SHIP)
About the Role
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) seeks current high school juniors and seniors for the Summer High School Internship Program (SHIP). This program offers in-person fellowships in Boulder, CO, providing research opportunities with NIST scientists and engineers. The program aims to expose students to cutting-edge research and explore research careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
SHIP participants will:
- Gain substantive experience related to academic interests
- Learn about a career in public service
- Build professional relationships, contacts, and networks
- Observe the daily operations and working environment of a premier federal laboratory
Participating Laboratories in Boulder, CO
- Communications Technology Laboratory (CTL)
- Information Technology Laboratory (ITL)
- Material Measurement Laboratory (MML)
- Physical Measurement Laboratory (PML)
Key Responsibilities
All students must work in person at the NIST campus in Boulder, CO, for the entire appointment. While duties may vary by laboratory, all students must:
- Work with their mentor on a designated research project
- Compose and submit an abstract halfway through the program summarizing their research project
- Create and present a poster during the final week of the program
- Attend a closing celebration on the last day of the program
SHIP participants are invited and strongly encouraged to:
- Attend a technical seminar series
- Participate in professional development and other group activities
Requirements & Tech Stack
Students with interest in a broad range of STEM disciplines, including but not limited to:
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Biophysics
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Materials Science
- Mathematics
- Nanoscale Science
- Neutron Research
- Physics
- Statistics
Qualifications
- Interest in gaining valuable, hands-on experience working with cutting-edge technology
- A high level of motivation and a positive, inquisitive workplace demeanor
- Interest in conducting technical research in a federal laboratory in Boulder, CO
- Ability to commit to eleven (7) continuous weeks (Monday through Friday) during the summer