University of Tennessee Space Institute Summer Research Intern Program

Opportunity Description:


Spend the summer doing research at the University of Tennessee Space Institute! The Summer Research Intern Program at UTSI provides research experiences to undergraduate students majoring in engineering, science, or mathematics. Interns are assigned to the supervision of one or more UTSI professors and given a long-term research project to complete over the course of the summer. Additional, educational opportunities are provided, including engineering seminars and a career panel discussion.

At the end of their appointment, interns summarize their research in individual final reports and discuss their findings in short presentations. Some travel may be required.  Additional educational opportunities are provided, including engineering seminars and a career panel discussion.  Due to COVID-19 developments, the program is subject to change.

Minimum Qualifications and/or Eligibility Requirements: 

These internships are open to undergraduate students who are majoring in physics, chemistry, material science, computer science, mathematics, all branches of engineering, and related fields.  Candidates must be 18 years of age or older. Depending upon the fund source, U.S. citizenship may be a requirement.  Candidates must have an interest in attending graduate school at UTSI. Candidates should also have enthusiasm for research, a desire to learn, and the ability to work well with others.

Application Process: 

The job posting for the 2022 internship can be found here.

To apply, please complete ALL of the following steps:

  1. Complete Online Application – keyword 21000002IJ through the following site:  https://ut.taleo.net/careersection/ut_system/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en
  2. Attach Resume to Online Application.
  3. Attach Academic Transcript to Online Application. An unofficial transcript is acceptable.
  4. Attach Letter of Recommendation to Online Application. Letters of recommendation may also be submitted directly to the hr@utsi.edu email box.  Please reference the applicant’s name and include “Letter of Recommendation” in subject line – Example:  Jane A. Student - Letter of Recommendation.
  5. Attach Completed Addendum to Online Application. Before filling out this form, please save it to your computer to ensure that changes are kept. The addendum is available for download at the following site: http://www.utsi.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/application_addendum_12-13-18_G.pdf 

For best consideration, applications for the internship should be submitted by March 4, 2022. Applications received after this date will be reviewed if all slots have not been filled. Applicants may be interviewed. Successful applicants will be notified by March 31, 2022.

INQUIRIES CAN BE MADE TO: UTSI Human Resources, Equity & Diversity, and Compliance, Email: hr@utsi.edu - Ph: 931-393-7226 -  http://www.utsi.edu/future-students/intern-program/Summer Intern Coordinator: Meghan Morris, Ph: 931-393-7213, Email: mmorris@utsi.edu

Application Deadline: 

Friday, March 4, 2022
For more information on this opportunity, please contact: