SEED Internship Program
Applications Open
The Students for Energy and Entrepreneurial Development (SEED) internship is a paid-opportunity for undergraduate students attending Chicago area colleges and universities. If you have any questions, please reach out to the SEED Program Coordinator, Dira “Mel” Delpech
Applications for the next cohort of interns opened on September 15th, 2024 and will close on January 24, 2025. Before you apply, make sure to read the SEED internship tips and info sheet.
Note: All interns are required to pass a drug screening upon acceptance of the offer.
About
Chain Reaction Innovations (CRI), the entrepreneurship program at Argonne National Laboratory, created a new paid internship program to empower undergraduates at Chicago area colleges and universities to pursue and excel in STEM careers. The goal is to seed and grow STEM interest beyond the classroom and into the career realm.
The Students for Energy & Entrepreneurial Development (SEED) intern program offers students an exciting way to learn about entprenreurship through business internships with a STEM focus paired with CRI’s energy and science technology startup companies. The internship supports a comprehensive pipeline for students to make an impact through science careers.
What You Offer
Are you interested to learn about science entrepreneurship? Would you like to work with a energy or science startup company in a wide-ranging business capacity? Are you looking for a paid internship that gives you professional experience? If you’re passionate about making an impact, we invite you to apply! Note: You must be a U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident to be a SEED intern.
What We Provide
We pair you with a CRI startup, based on compatible interests. You’ll have a mentor who designs your internship to fit your skills and goals. By the time your internship concludes, you’ll have a work project that frames your internship experience and have gained networking opportunities to continue your path forward with our support.
SEED FAQs
Question about the internship? Check out our quick explainer.
Overview
- Focused on undergraduate students from Chicago area colleges and universities
- Summer 2025, hybrid
- 5 students to be selected
- Entrepreneurial focus
- Collaborative partnerships between CRI, Argonne and CRI’s startup companies
- Career development and exploration
Benefits
- Paid entrepreneurial experience
- Skill building with inclusive support
- Mentorship and professional networking
- Hybrid work schedule
Note: All interns are required to pass a drug screening upon acceptance of the offer.
Applications are now open for summer 2025 internships and will close on January 24, 2025.
The SEED Internship program supports the Argonne in Chicago initiatives.
For questions about Chain Reaction Innovations, the start-up companies or CRI-based programming contact [email protected].
