PPNT National Laboratory Internship

June 16 – August 8, 2025
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Santa Fe, New Mexico

The UC Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation (IGCC) Public Policy and Nuclear Threats (PPNT) National Laboratory Internship Program is a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in nuclear security and policy research at a National Laboratory.

Hosted at the Center for National Security and International Studies at Los Alamos National Laboratory, this 8-week program offers participants hands-on experience and exposure to areas critical to the nuclear security mission. Interns will:

• Participate in weekly enrichment in nuclear nonproliferation concepts and R&D efforts to include hands-on training and technical tours will provide broad exposure to the LANL mission space.
• Conduct a focused research project related to nuclear security, nonproliferation science and technology.
• Produce a research paper suitable for publication, summarizing findings and results.

Applications for the 2025 PPNT National Laboratory Internship Program are now closed.