Undergraduate interns are assigned to the supervision of one or more UTSI professors and given a long-term research project to complete over the 9-week summer course. 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.

Updates and application available late fall 2024. Email admit@utsi.edu to get on the notification list.

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. 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. Depending upon the fund source, U.S. citizenship may be a requirement. Selected candidates must be authorized and eligible for employment. Current U.S. federal immigration law requires identification and eligibility verification prior to employment. International students are responsible for applying for their own visa as may be required. 

Employment Details:

• 9 Week Summer Internship
• Position Type: Temporary, Part-time (75%)
• Salary: Total of $4,050 stipend ($15.00/hr x 30 hrs/wk x 9 wks)
• Location: UTSI campus in Tullahoma, Tennessee

Travel: Some travel to other facilities may be required.

Research Opportunities

Summer Research Interns participate in “real world” projects under the supervision of experienced researchers. The work interns perform is meaningful and contributes to the success of the institute. The program seeks to match interns with research projects that are of interest to them and will provide growth relating to their education and career goals.

Housing

There is limited availability for on-campus housing for summer research interns. Rooms in the beautifully situated lakeside dormitory, adjacent to picturesque Woods Reservoir, can be reserved on a first come, first served basis. Sharing of a room with a roommate may be required.

Upon offer and acceptance of the internship, information on the housing application process will be emailed to the candidate.