SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is a basic research laboratory operated for the Department of Energy (DOE) by Stanford University. SLAC has an exciting program offering summer internships for undergraduate students majoring in science or engineering to conduct research at the laboratory in Menlo Park, California.

During the internship, students work with a scientist or engineer on a project related to the laboratory’s research program. At the conclusion of the program, students write a research paper and make a brief presentation on their projects. Students also participate in a program of scientific lectures and tours.

The 2009 summer program at SLAC is for eight weeks from June 22 to August 14. An additional one week of participation through August 21 is optional, but encouraged.

Students Selected for the Internship receive:

• Stipends
• Travel Expenses
• Free Housing on Stanford University campus

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SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is a world-renowned center with research opportunities in physics, chemistry, materials and environmental sciences, scientific computing, and in many engineering fields.

During the program, students work with a scientist or engineer on a project related to the laboratory's research program. Student projects range from solar-cell technology to astrophysics, from cancer drug research to particle physics and accelerator design, and from biocompatibility of medical devices to ultrafast (femtosecond) phenomena.

To learn more about the research conducted at SLAC view our Research Programs.

Information on SLAC's scientific computing can be found at SCCS.

The 2009 summer program at SLAC is for eight weeks from June 22 to August 14. An additional one week of participation through August 21 is optional, but encouraged.

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Eligibility for SULI Internship:

• United States Citizen or Permanent Resident Aliens
• Undergraduate majoring in science or engineering
• Ability to commit to an 8-week program at SLAC

The 2009 summer program at SLAC is for eight weeks from June 22 to August 14. An additional one week of participation through August 21 is optional, but encouraged.

To Apply:

• Complete the Department of Energy’s on-line SULI Internship application
• Specify SLAC as your first choice laboratory assignment
• Send an e-mail to Farah Rahbar expressing your interest in SLAC program

Important Dates:

• October 1, 2008: On-line Application Opens
• February 1, 2009: Selection Begins
• June 22 to August 14, 2009: Program Dates
  Optional 9th week through August 21, 2009

Questions/More Information

If you need more information or assistance, please contact:

• Dr. Susan Schultz, Education Officer
• Farah Rahbar, SULI Administrator

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