Students are required to participate on a full-time basis for the duration of the Program. Students may apply for either a domestic or foreign practicum. Current domestic placements are in Washington DC, while current foreign placements are in Russia, Kazakhstan, or Ukraine. Students interested in pursuing a foreign placement must be conversationally fluent in Russian, Ukrainian or the foreign language appropriate for the identified placement.
Previous experience working or studying abroad is preferred.
Opportunities for additional training at other U.S. National Laboratories and other U.S. Government Agencies are determined based on placements. NGP interns placed at DOE Headquarters, Washington, D.C., participate in daily activities to support NNSA s global nonproliferation programmatic work.