Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program (NREIP) – Summer 2027 STEM Internship

The Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program (NREIP) provides college and graduate students the opportunity to participate in real-world science and engineering research at Department of the Navy (DON) laboratories across the United States.

During this 10-week summer internship, NREIP participants work alongside Navy scientists and engineers on research and technology projects that support the Department of the Navy’s mission. Interns gain hands-on experience in a professional research environment, receive mentorship from experienced STEM professionals, and explore potential careers in Naval science, engineering, and technology.

What You’ll Experience

• Participate in meaningful, hands-on STEM research at a participating Department of the Navy laboratory
• Work alongside and receive mentorship from Navy scientists, engineers, and technical professionals
• Apply classroom knowledge to real-world research and technology challenges
• Gain exposure to Department of the Navy research, development, science, and engineering careers
• Build technical skills, professional experience, and connections within the Naval research community

Research opportunities vary by laboratory and may include areas such as engineering, computer science, cybersecurity, data science, artificial intelligence, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, materials science, robotics, autonomous systems, and other STEM disciplines.

Eligibility
Applicants should generally:

• Be enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year college or university
• Be a rising sophomore or above by the start of the internship
• Be graduating in the spring immediately before the internship or later
• Have an academic or research interest relevant to the work conducted at one or more participating Naval laboratories
• Be a U.S. citizen, with limited exceptions available at certain laboratories

Students attending two-year colleges in relevant majors may be eligible at the discretion of individual laboratories.

Internship Duration and Stipend
NREIP internships are 10 weeks during the summer, with some opportunities for extensions of up to four additional weeks.

Summer 2027 stipend levels are:

• New undergraduate participants: $7,500
• Returning undergraduate participants: $9,000
• Graduate student participants: $11,500

Application Period
Applications for Summer 2027 are open September 15 through November 30, 2026.

Students may review participating laboratories and apply at:
https://www.navalsteminterns.us/internships/nreip/

Applicants are encouraged to review laboratory opportunities carefully and select locations that align with their academic, technical, and research interests.