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Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP)

Office of Naval Research

An eight-week summer research internship at Department of Navy laboratories.

2027 application deadline

Posted
Nov 30, 2026

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Details

CostStipend · $4,000. Stipend rates differ for new and returning participants.Source ↗Checked 2026-10-28
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Stipends are as follows: New participants: $4,000 Returning participants: $4,500
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Stipends are set to $4,000 for new participants, $4,500 for returning participants
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Stipends are set to $4,000 for new participants, $4,500 for returning participants
Financial aidNot stated
FormatCommuterSource ↗Checked 2026-10-28
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Housing allowances are not provided. Acquiring housing for the duration of the program is the responsibility of the student.
LocationNot stated
Current gradeGrade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12Source ↗Checked 2026-10-28
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SEAP gives academically talented high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors interested in STEM
EligibilityCurrently enrolled in high school and completed grade 9; graduating seniors eligible. Normally U.S. citizenship and age 16 by start are required; individual labs may make exceptions.Source ↗Checked 2026-10-28
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High school students who have completed at least Grade 9 (see exceptions below)
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Graduating seniors are eligible to apply Must be 16 years old or older by the internship start date (see exceptions below) Must be a U.S. citizen (see exceptions below)
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Grade minimum Age minimum Permanent residents and dual citizens
Program datesEight weeks during the summer; lab-specific dates.Source ↗Checked 2026-10-28
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The SEAP internship has a duration of eight weeks (with a possible extension up to two additional weeks).
Applications openSep 15, 2026Source ↗Checked 2026-10-28
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Application enrollment for 2027 opens Sept. 15, 2026
2027 deadlineNov 30, 2026Source ↗Checked 2026-10-28
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Apply by the Deadline (Sept. 15 – Nov. 30)
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The application period closes at 11:59 p.m. Central time on Nov. 30.
Last cycle’s dateNot stated

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