Applications for the 2026 Advancing Naval Careers Through Higher-Ed Outreach and Research (ANCHOR) Fellowship will open in November 2025.
ANCHOR Fellowships are open to U.S. citizen undergraduate engineering students in their sophomore through senior years. The Fellowship is a paid summer opportunity for students to gain experience in research labs.
Overview
- The program runs from May through August (exact dates TBD) during summer 2026.
- Fellows will work 30 hours per week while receiving a stipend of $6000.
- On-campus housing and food are provided.
Why become an ANCHOR Fellow ?
- Gain hands on experience in your field of study!
- Learn how to conduct cutting edge Naval science research!
- Take field trips to Electric Boat facilities, submarine tours and more!
- Career development opportunities!
Who is Eligible to Apply?
To participate in this program, students must:
- Be U.S. citizens
- Pass a background check
- Complete mandatory training
- Be undergraduates in their sophomore, junior, or senior year
Fellows will be matched with a faculty member to work on a National Institute for Undersea Vehicle Technology (NIUVT) research project. See the below research topics graphic for an idea of what you might research. Successful candidates must be in good academic standing and should possess a strong interest in naval sciences and research.
