How to apply

Preparing to apply | References | Submitting

Review this page thoroughly before applying, and follow instructions carefully as you prepare your application.

For Summer 2025, we are planning for an in-person/hybrid internship program where interns come on-site to our Boulder, Colorado campuses, and on occasion meetings may be held virtually over Zoom or Google Meet.

Preparing to apply

  • Review Eligibility & Benefits to confirm that you are eligible.
  • Read through 2025 Technical Projects or CODE Intern to find one or two opportunities that match your interests.
  • Get an unofficial transcript or transcripts from your college or university. Graduate students should include both their undergraduate and graduate transcripts. You can likely download these for free from your school's student portal. 
  • Update your resume or CV. When you upload the file, the system will scan it and autofill the information about prior jobs. You must have at least one prior job but do not need to list all of them.
  • Write a personal statement that is no longer than two (2) pages that clearly addresses each of the following topics. (Use 1-inch margins, and a font no smaller than 11 points.) The personal statement questions carry considerable weight for the application, please be thoughtful with your responses:
    1. NSF NCAR and SIParCS embrace a work environment that is inclusive, diverse, and equitable. SIParCS is dedicated to enhancing the diversity of future high performance computing and scientific communities and sharing our science with a broader audience. Describe how you, based on your personal background and life experiences (including social, cultural, familial, educational, leadership or future plans, or other opportunities or challenges) will contribute to the SIParCS mission during and after your participation.

    2.  

      2a. Identify the project and explain why you are interested in this chosen project.

      2b. If you're applying to a second project, identify the project and explain why you are interested in this chosen project. Clearly address your distinct interest for each project.

    3. Your technical and non-technical interests, collaborations, and skills that are not covered in your resume, CV, or transcript.
    4. How this program addresses your educational and career goals.
    5. What you expect to gain from participating in this program.

References

For the 2025 application cycle, SIParCS no longer requires a letter of reference or reference contact information as part of the application.

Submitting your application

Combine your personal statement, resume/CV, and transcript(s) into a single PDF document.

Name the PDF using this format: LastName_FirstName_siparcs

Examples: Hopper_Grace_siparcs.pdf, or Hopper_Grace_CODE.pdf if applying to the CODE position.

Select the appropriate online application form below to submit your application. If you are applying for two projects, have the application materials ready for both of them. You will be able to submit them at the same time.

Desired salary: The hourly compensation for these internship positions has not been determined. Because it is not open to negotiation, you can respond "N/A" to the question about this on the application form.