Nuclear Science Career Academy Internship Program
A Premier Pathway Into the Nuclear Industry
The NSCA Internship Program is an 8–10 week, paid summer experience designed to build the next generation of nuclear‑ready professionals.
Interns gain:
- Hands‑on skills through project‑based work inside an operating nuclear research reactor
- Exposure to nuclear industry culture, including ALARA practices and safety‑conscious work environments
- Professional development, networking events, and career exploration
- Access to nuclear workplaces, from power plants to medical isotope facilities
- Mentorship from leading scientists, engineers, and operations professionals
- Financial support, including stipends and optional housing
Areas of Study and Career Pathways
NSCA welcomes students from a wide range of academic backgrounds — STEM and beyond. Internship placements align with each student’s field of study and career interest.
Technical Fields
Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical & Nuclear Engineering; Physics, Biophysics & Neutron Science; Chemistry, Radiochemistry & Materials Science; Health Physics & Radiation Safety; Nuclear Materials & Reactor Design
Business, Communications & Operations
Accounting & Finance; Data Analytics; Supply Chain & Manufacturing Processes; Human Resources; Law & Regulatory Affairs; Strategic Communications & Public Policy; Information Technology
Career Sectors
Graduates of the NSCA program are prepared for roles in: Nuclear power generation; National laboratories; Radioisotope research & production; Federal and state regulatory agencies; National defense and security organizations; Advanced reactor companies; Academia & research institutions; Nuclear decommissioning and environmental assessment
A One‑of‑a‑Kind Learning Environment
As a founding member of the DOE’s University Isotope Network, MURR gives NSCA interns direct exposure to:
- Full reactor operations (start‑up, shutdown, refueling)
- Active isotope production lines
- Regulatory systems and quality assurance processes
- Innovative reactor design projects through NextGen MURR — a new 20‑MW research reactor at Mizzou
In addition to on‑site work, interns participate in curated tours and learning sessions, including visits to:
- Nuclear power plants
- Nuclear medicine clinics
- Research laboratories across the university
These experiences broaden awareness of job possibilities across the evolving nuclear sector.
Summer 2026 Internship Program
Program Length
Students may choose 8 or 10 weeks, with start dates in late May or early June 2026.
What’s Included
- Paid internship
- Mentored project experience within a MURR division
- Tours and career exposure events
- Optional on‑campus housing for selected interns
Divisions Hosting Interns
- Reactor Operations
- Reactor Engineering
- Research
- Isotope Production
- Regulatory Compliance
- Communications
- Central Services / Business Development
- Information Technology
- Innovative Development and Translation
- NextGen MURR Project Team
Want to learn more or apply?
Building the Future of Nuclear: The First NSCA Cohort
The 8-week Nuclear Science Career Academy internship experience provides students with hands-on exposure, mentorship and professional development in the nuclear science field.
