National Institute of Standards and Technology

Summer High-school Intern Program (SHIP) - Boulder, CO (Volunteer; STEM Fields)

Department of Commerce

Location
Boulder, Colorado
Pay
$0 – $0
Application deadline
Feb 9, 2027
Job level
ZZ-0 to ZZ-0
Schedule
Full-time, 40-hrs/wk, June 21-Aug 6. Students work 8 hrs/day, M-F, 8:30AM to 5PM, or as arranged w the mentor. Students are not eligible for paid time off. For unavoidable absences, flexible hrs (such as 4 ten-hr days) are allowed w mentor approval.
Work style
See official announcement

Application details, eligibility, and closing dates can change. Confirm them on the official USAJOBS announcement.

About this job

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) seeks current high school juniors and seniors for the Summer High School Internship Program (SHIP). This vacancy announcement is for in-person fellowships in Boulder, CO. A separate application is available on USAjobs for in-person fellowships in Gaithersburg, MD. Learn more at https://www.nist.gov/iaao/academic-affairs-office/high-school-students-ship.

Benefits

SHIP participants do not earn benefits. SHIP is a student volunteer program. It does not confer any employment status. During their tenure at NIST, students will not be paid, and must provide their own housing and transportation.

How to apply

To apply for this position, complete the online application and submit the documents specified in the Required Documents section of the announcement no later than the announcement closing date. To begin, click the application link from the NIST SHIP webpage (https://www.nist.gov/iaao/academic-affairs-office/high-school-students-ship). Alternatively, the application may be started from USAjobs. Click Apply Online to access the online application. Follow the prompts. This vacancy does not accept resumes or uploaded documents from USAJOBS. As expected, USAJOBS will notify you that this announcement does not accept USAJOBS resumes or documents. Prompts will direct you to upload documents directly into the application system. All documents are required and must be submitted for consideration. PDF is the preferred format for all documents. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. Upon clicking submit at the end of the application process, you will receive an on-screen notification that you have successfully submitted your application. Select Return to USAJOBS to verify your updated status in the USAJOBS Applications section. To verify the status of your application, log in to your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, and select Track this application. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. In the status information, you can also see the status of your letters of recommendation. For example, if one letter has been received you will see “1 of 2 references received”. References have up to 4 days after the announcement closing date to submit their letters. If you notice a letter missing and it is close to the deadline, you may want to give your reference a friendly reminder. The system will also send an automated reminder to references 2 days before the final due date. To return to your saved application while the announcement is open, log in to your USAJOBS account at https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login and click Applications. Click on the position title, then select Edit my application. You may update your application at any time before the closing of the announcement. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit the online application and supporting documents well before the announcement closing date. Problems Completing Your Application: If you have problems completing your online application, including problems submitting your supporting documents, please email ship@nist.gov. You must complete this application and submit all required documents by 11:59PM EST on the announcement closing date. Note: Paper applications will not be accepted.

Source and verification

Announcement SHIP-2027-0003 is linked to its official USAJOBS record. USGovtJob is not affiliated with the U.S. government. Confirm details in the official announcement.

Last updated Nov 14, 2026. State codes in this announcement: CO.

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