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Higher Education Research Experiences (HERE) at Oak Ridge
National Laboratory
Deadline: Program-Dependent (Links at bottom of page)
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NOTE:
Opportunities are available for high school
students (those who will be entering college
Fall 2013), undergraduates, graduate students,
and faculty
About the Program
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL),
located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, is a multi-program science and
technology laboratory managed for the U.S. Department of Energy
by UT Battelle, LLC. Scientists and engineers at ORNL conduct
basic and applied research and development to create scientific
knowledge and technological solutions that strengthen the
nation’s leadership in key areas of science; increase the
availability of clean, abundant energy; restore and protect the
environment; and contribute to national security.
Higher Education
Research Experiences at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (HERE at
ORNL) provides research opportunities and associated activities
for students at all levels, beginning the term before college
entrance through thesis/dissertation research, and higher
education faculty. The program is designed to complement
academic programs by utilizing the unique resources of Oak Ridge
National Laboratory to enhance science, mathematics,
engineering, and technology education, encourage careers in
science and technology, and improve scientific literacy, while
at the same time contributing to the Laboratory mission.
Funding
Participants in HERE at ORNL will be funded by programmatic
funds of the ORNL host research divisions or through funding
provided by institutions of higher education. Currently, there
are no DOE funds earmarked for education that are available in
this program.
Benefits
General Benefits for Research Participation appointments
include:
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Stipend (determined by category of
participant)
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One round trip between home or school and
ORNL
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Housing allowance (for students whose
permanent address is more than 60 miles from Oak
Ridge)
Application
Information and Deadlines
For information on program deadlines and how to apply, click on
the button below that best describes the level for which you are
applying:
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