OAK RIDGE INSTITUTE FOR SCIENCE AND EDUCATION

RESEARCH PARTICIPATION PROGRAM

UNDERGRADUATE SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Project # OSD-FY11-01

The Maryland office of Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) administers research participation programs such
as Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) that allow senior scientists, faculty; high school, bachelor’s,
masters’ and doctoral students; and recent graduates to enhance their science education experience. Participants
engage in projects and activities at our Department of Defense (DOD) customers’ laboratories and research facilities
worldwide. These programs provide a flow of qualified researchers and technical experts to participate in current
research and development activities related to our DOD customers’ critical mission.

Opportunities exist for Retired Scientists, Faculty, Students and recent Postgraduates (High School, Bachelor, Master
and Doctoral). Degree disciplines include Neuroscience, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering,
Fisheries and Wildlife, Forestry, Communications, Anthropology, Archeology, Biology, Ergonomics, Public Health,
Physics, Nuclear Physics, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Botany, Ecology,
Historic Preservation, Natural Resources, Geology, Epidemiology, Environmental Health Risk Assessment, Materials
Science, Entomology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Nanotechnology, Biology
and other disciplines. Since its inception in 1993, the ORISE Maryland programs have placed thousands of applicants
at about 50 installations around the world.

PROJECT DETAILS

Twenty appointments are available with our DoD customers within the Washington, DC metro area.

Our DoD customers are seeking applicants that represent diverse groups for summer internship appointments from
various Colleges and Universities within the region. The objective of the ORISE Summer Research Participation
Program is to enhance the quantity, quality, and diversity of the future scientific, engineering and other academic
disciplines. The Research Participation Program for DoD will provide opportunities for students to participate in
experiential training activities at DOD approved locations.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

 Applicants must be an undergraduate student that is enrolled full-time at a College or University within the
region.
 Applicants must have completed their freshman year class requirements prior to beginning an appointment.
 Cumulative and semester/quarter GPA of 2.5 or higher (based on a 4.0 scale) in all completed
undergraduate courses and in the major field of study is required.
 U.S. citizenship is required.

The participants will be selected based on academic records, recommendations, engineering and applied research
interests, and compatibility of background with applied research programs and projects.

The initial appointment is for ten weeks during the summer. The appointment is full time.

The participant will receive a monthly stipend. Stipend rates are determined based upon level of education, training,
and experience. Travel and other costs will also be reimbursed for training related to the project and approved by ORISE
and the host installation. The participant must show proof of health and medical insurance.

ORAU/ORISE Recruiter@ORAU.org
4692 Millennium Drive, Suite 101 Fax: (410) 306-9306
Belcamp, MD 21017 www.ORAU.org/Maryland
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RESEARCH PARTICIPATION PROGRAM

APPLICATION and DEADLINE

The on-line application can be found at the following link http://www.orau.org/maryland/participants/apply.htm . For
questions pertaining to this project or the application process, please email the recruiter@orau.org or contact
Amanda Leslie at 410-306-9217. Applications should be submitted by May 15, 2011. Applications will be processed
after that date, but those received by May 15, 2011 will be given preference. Please allow two weeks for processing. The
Research Participation Program is administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education. Please reference
Project #OSD-FY11-01 when calling, emailing, or writing for information. For immediate consideration applicants may
forward resumes, vitas, or CVs to the recruiter@orau.org.

ORAU/ORISE Recruiter@ORAU.org
4692 Millennium Drive, Suite 101 Fax: (410) 306-9306
Belcamp, MD 21017 www.ORAU.org/Maryland