Tribal Education Partnership Program (TEPP)
Organization
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
Reference Code
NNSA-TEPP-2027
How to Apply
A complete application consists of:
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Zintellect Profile
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Essay Question (500-word maximum): Explain why this opportunity interests you and how it will impact your educational and professional goals. Describe your relevant research, technical, or professional skills and experiences that apply to this opportunity and explain how they directly relate to the NNSA’s mission and strategic objectives.
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Academic Records: A copy of an official or unofficial transcript or copies of the academic records from internal institutional systems may be submitted. Transcript or academic records must clearly show the name of the student, name of the academic institution, enrollment during the current academic term, current/completed/enrolled courses, grades, most recent cumulative GPA, and degree in progress. Academic records may be used to verify your eligibility before an offer is made. You may not be considered if eligibility cannot be verified.
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Resume
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Experience: Recent positions held, including length of employment, hours worked, and location.
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Community Service & Extracurricular Activities: List service and/or extracurricular activities in which applicants have participated, beginning with the most recent.
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Special Skills and Abilities: List professional/technical skills and abilities that are relevant to this program.
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Submitted documents must have all social security numbers, student identification numbers, and/or dates of birth removed (blanked out, blackened out, made illegible, etc.) prior to uploading into the Zintellect system.
Description
National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Tribal Education Partnership Program (TEPP)
Apply Now for Internship Opportunities!
Are you interested in completing a meaningful and engaging internship? The NNSA's Tribal Education Partnership Program (TEPP) is designed to promote the education and development of the next generation of technical and skilled professionals ready to meet mission needs. TEPP focuses on expanding experiential learning opportunities for students enrolled at Tribal College and Universities (TCUs) through hands-on activities and professional mentorship from industry experts. Through TEPP, participants develop critical technological skills and gain insights into technical disciplines essential to the NNSA's Nuclear Security Enterprise.
Appointment Duration and Engagement Expectations
- Summer appointments typically range from 8-12 weeks, depending on project assignment and availability of the participant and mentor. TEPP participants will be expected to be fully engaged in-person for the duration of their appointment.
- Academic year appointments can range in length and depend on project assignment and availability of the participant and mentor. TEPP participants can engage either in-person or virtually based on the needs of the project.
Participant Provisions
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Stipend: varies based on academic level and level of engagement
- Undergraduate Students - up to $750 per week
- Master’s Students- up to $850 per week
- Doctoral Students- up to $950-$1,050 per week
- Postdoctoral- up to $1,050-$1,150 per week
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Stipend Supplements:
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Local Transportation: up to $50 per week for in-person appointments
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Housing: up to $775 per week based on site location for in-person appointments (if relocating >50 miles from current location)
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Inbound/Outbound Travel Allowance: up to $1,000 total (if relocating >50 miles from current location)
Provisions are subject to change and are determined by NNSA to help participants offset the cost of living during their participation.
Locations
Available opportunities are currently at DOE and NNSA national laboratories across the United States and NNSA field/site offices.
Have questions? Contact us at ORISE-NNSA-MSIPP@orise.orau.gov.
Qualifications
You must meet the following conditions to be considered:
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Be a U.S. citizen at the time of application.
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Be 18 years of age by start of appointment.
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Be enrolled at a Tribal College or University (TCU).
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Be pursuing or planning to pursue a technical certificate, or an associate, bachelor's, or graduate degree in one or more fields that supports the critical needs of the Nuclear Security Enterprise at a Tribal College or University (TCU). The enterprise has a wide array of critical needs that range from technical expertise and skilled trades to STEM research. Important areas of research include nuclear security, advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity, engineering, and energy systems.
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Demonstrate a clear understanding of the NNSA's mission and its strategic objectives. Information about the NNSA Mission Directorates detailing the NNSA mission can be found at:
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Be able to commit for the full duration of appointment.
Stipend
$375.00 – $1,150.00 Weekly
Point of Contact
Eligibility Requirements
- Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
- Degree: Currently pursuing an Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Doctoral Degree.
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Discipline(s):
- Chemistry and Materials Sciences (12 )
- Communications and Graphics Design (2 )
- Computer, Information, and Data Sciences (17 )
- Earth and Geosciences (21 )
- Engineering (29 )
- Environmental and Marine Sciences (14 )
- Life Health and Medical Sciences (51 )
- Mathematics and Statistics (11 )
- Physics (16 )
- Science & Engineering-related (2 )
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (30 )
- Age: Must be 18 years old by 10/1/2026
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