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
The 2026 application period is now closed
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.
