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ASPIRE Fellowship - Summer 2026

Fermi Research Alliance, LLC
United States, Illinois, Batavia
PO Box 500 (Show on map)
Mar 17, 2026
ASPIRE, Advancing Scholars in Physics and Innovative Research in Engineering, invites undergraduate and graduate (masters) engineering students to participate in a paid immersive learning experiences to design and develop world-leading particle accelerators at Fermilab. Under the guidance of an assigned mentor, ASPIRE Fellows acquire in-demand engineering skills and establish professional networks within the U.S. accelerator science and technology community. Upon successful completion of the program, Fellows will have gained accelerator engineering skills that inform their future careers and/or post-graduate work in the case of undergraduate participants. ASPIRE Fellows conduct research onsite at Fermilab during summers and possibly during the academic year over a period of fifteen to eighteen months. A primary goal of the ASPIRE program is to develop competitive candidates in particle accelerator and related fields for full-time employment, including at Fermilab. Eligibility Undergraduate junior and senior or graduate (masters) engineering students interested in accelerator engineering fields U.S. citizen or permanent resident at time of application Full-time enrollment in a 4-year program of study (for undergraduates) at all U.S. colleges or universities for the duration of appointment Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale Application Requirements Before applying have all requirements ready. Once submitted, access to the application will no longer be available to upload any missing requirements. Online Application - Application Walkthrough Video Guide Official academic transcript Personal statement Schedule of proposed residency periods at Fermilab is required at time of application submission. One Letter of Recommendation (After submitting an application, the applicant will receive an email request to provide contact information for individuals writing letters of recommendation. An email link will be sent to identified references to upload their letter of recommendation. Note, reference links are sent only to the individual writing the letter of recommendation and only emailed during normal business hours, Monday through Friday.) Fellowship Details Program Dates: May 18, 2026 - August 7, 2026 Application Dates: March 17, 2026 - April 7, 2026 Offer Date: April 9, 2026 Acceptance Date: April 15, 2026 The initial residency period will be summer of 2026. May 18, 2026 - August 29, 2026 Salary: Junior Undergraduate: $23.00 per hour Senior Undergraduate: $25.00 per hour Master (year 1): $1000 per week Master (year 2): $1050 per week Airfare/Housing/Transportation: Airfare, Housing and Ground transportation will be paid by the program if permanent address is more than 50 miles from host laboratory. Deliverables Presentation abstract Oral presentation (Seminar) Written research project report If you have any questions, please email internships@fnal.gov Why Fermilab: Fermilab is America's premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole. Drug-Free Workplace & Pre-Employment Screening Fermilab is dedicated to fostering a safe, productive, and drug-free work environment. As part of the hiring process, candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening for candidates 18 and over. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings. Equal Opportunity Statement Fermilab is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories. REAL-ID Requirement for access to Fermilab Campus Fermilab requires all members of the public to produce a REAL-ID, or equivalent, to access the Fermilab Campus for interviews or career events. A list of acceptable forms of ID can be found here: https://get-connected.fnal.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/REALID-Documents.pdf. If a candidate is selected for an interview but does not possess any of the equivalent documents, we may schedule a virtual interview. What To Expect Next: We'll be in touch! If your qualifications are in alignment with the position requirements, one of our recruiters will be reaching out to schedule a phone interview to learn more about your career interests and goals. In the meantime, we encourage you to check us out on Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, or our About Us page. External Field