Society of Physics Students (SPS) Internship Program
Opportunity Description:
The SPS summer internship program offers 10-week positions for undergraduate physics students in science research, education and policy with various organizations in the Washington, DC area. All internships include paid housing, a competitive stipend, support to attend a national physics meeting in the year following the internship, and transportation to and from Washington, DC.
Students are placed in organizations that use the interns energy and diversity to engage in meaningful assignments relevant to their host organization and promote advancement of physics and astronomy. Participating organizations assign one or more mentors from their senior staff to guide each intern’s work and overall experience. The SPS National Office administers the program, hosts joint orientation and concluding sessions, and coordinates group activities throughout the summer.
The cohort of SPS summer interns share their varied experiences with each other, live in housing near the Washington, DC area, and participate in a number of engaging supplemental activities throughout the summer.
Minimum Qualifications and/or Eligibility Requirements:
- Students must be undergraduates and members of the SPS national organization. Spring/Summer 2022 bachelor's degree graduates are eligible to apply
- Students must have at least two years of college physics (or equivalent)
- Students must be available throughout the entire program including move-in and move-out dates
- U.S. citizenship may be required for some positions and all candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. without restriction
- Vaccinations against COVID-19 are required. You will be asked to verify that you have been vaccinated or will be vaccinated by May 1, 2022.
Application Process:
To be considered for the SPS Internship Program, all applicants must complete the full SPS Internship Application in the online awards system - by January 17, 2022 at 11:59 PM EST. The full SPS Internship Application includes:
- Applicant Information
- Internship Application Form
- Internship Preferences
- Resume and Transcript (unofficial transcripts are accepted)
- Personal Statement
- 2 Letters of Recommendation
***PLEASE NOTE: You must COMPLETE and SUBMIT all of section one of your application before you will be able to upload your recommenders' information.***