URA-Sandia Graduate Student Summer Fellowship
Graduate STEM students spend 12 weeks conducting mentored, hands-on research at Sandia National Laboratories in diverse scientific fields, with professional development and networking opportunities.
Funder: Universities Research Association INC.
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 | December 2026
Funding Amounts: Stipend: $35.62–$47.54/hour (12 weeks, 40 hrs/week, varies by degree progress/location); $2,000 travel allowance; no other benefits.
Summary: Graduate STEM students conduct paid summer research at Sandia National Laboratories with mentorship, professional development, and networking.
Key Information: U.S. citizenship and full-time graduate enrollment required; research is unclassified; administered via ORISE.
Description
The URA-Sandia Graduate Student Summer Fellowship offers graduate students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) immersive research experiences at Sandia National Laboratories (SNL). Fellows work alongside Sandia mentors and technical staff on unclassified research and development projects aligned with SNL’s Research Foundations. In addition to hands-on research, participants engage in professional development events, tours, and meetings to expand their STEM networks. The program aims to foster collaboration, skill-building, and advancement of Sandia’s mission in national service.
