The NoVEl pathway
The NoVEL Program provides support to STEM undergraduate and pre-college students to prepare to pursue internships and careers at National Laboratories. Student participants receive a stipend commensurate with their classification. Students in the NoVEL Consortium schools who intend to pursue graduate education in a STEM field and careers at National Laboratories are strongly encouraged to apply.
Please visit the link below for more information on internships at Lawrence Livermore National Lab.
NoVEL Pathway Student Classification
| EMERGE Scholar |
High School Participant |
| Associate Scholar |
Undergraduate Participant |
| Scholar |
Undergraduate Research Participant |
| Affiliate Scholar |
Senior Undergraduate Participant |
| Associate Fellow |
Graduate Research Participant |
| Senior Fellow |
Graduate Research and Mentor Participant |
Requirements for Participation and Financial Support:
The NoVEL Pathway includes different levels to allow for participation of students according to their academic classification, interests and preparedness.
NoVEL participants work on NoVEL research, projects, and education and professional development-related activities. Each university campus holds research, education and project activities during the week. During the fall and spring semesters, NoVEL participants from all campuses join on a virtual meeting every Friday 5-6pm for technical and professional development enrichment activities.
Application Directions:
Applications for the 2025 - 2026 academic year will reopen in mid-August. Please check back for more details later.