# Summer High-school Intern Program (SHIP) -Gaithersburg, MD (Volunteer; STEM Fields)

Hiring organization: [National Institute of Standards and Technology](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/national-institute-of-standards-and-technology)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/03a4a0fa-b182-4a55-bda8-19bbdff6e572

Listed on National Institute of Standards and Technology's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: internship
- Seniority: Entry
- Location: Gaithersburg, MD

## Summary

NIST offers a summer research fellowship for high school juniors and seniors to work alongside scientists and engineers across multiple laboratories in Gaithersburg, exploring STEM careers through hands-on projects. Participants spend seven weeks conducting research, presenting findings, and building professional networks in a leading federal research institution.

_Our summary, not National Institute of Standards and Technology's wording._

## Skills named

Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Materials science, Physics, Statistics

## Required

- Currently enrolled as high school junior or senior
- Unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Ability to commit to eleven continuous weeks (Monday-Friday) during summer
- Work in person at NIST Gaithersburg, MD for entire appointment
- Interest in STEM research

## Nice to have

- High level of motivation and positive inquisitive demeanor
- Interest in conducting technical research in a federal laboratory

Apply on National Institute of Standards and Technology's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/891154500