NREL & Mines Renewable Energy Summer Research Practicum

Collaborative summer research practicum at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) investigating next-generation perovskite photovoltaics and grid storage.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Mines undergraduate junior/senior in engineering or physical sciences with 3.2+ GPA.
English language proficiency: English.
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required.
Thesis / Research statement: Resume and personal statement of research goals.
Recommendation letters: Two faculty recommendations.

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: $7,200 ten-week summer stipend plus housing allowance
Application fee: $0
Tuition / joining costs: $0

Dates and verification

Application deadline: March 1, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Colorado School of Mines documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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