Graduate Student

 
Eligibility

To be eligible, you must:

  • Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident (LPRs are subject to DOE clearance approval for laboratory entry)
  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Be pursuing a degree or career in science, mathematics, engineering, technology, or related fields
  • Have a grade point average of at least 2.5/4.0
  • Be currently enrolled in a Master’s or Ph.D. program at an accredited institution
  • Have completed at least one term or be in the first term a graduate program

Application Deadlines

Application is always open, but for best results apply by:

  • Summer:  February 1
  • Fall:  June 1
  • Spring:  October 1

Term

  • 2–12 months consecutively
  • Return with interim academic term up to 6 months
  • Offers are at full-time (40 hrs) unless stated as part time at 1–3 days per week in
    4 hr increments only

Stipend

  • $500 per week paid bi-weekly
  • $105/week housing allowance (for students whose permanent residence is outside a radius of 60 miles of ORNL)

Application Information

All of the following must be submitted for the applicant to be considered:

  • Completed application form
  • Two academic references

NOTE:  If you are selected for an appointment, you will be required to submit an official transcript from your current college or university.  Any falsification will render you ineligible for participation and, if found after participation has begun, may require you to reimburse any funds received.

Click Here to Apply

For more information contact Cheryl Brown at (865) 241-3824 or Cheryl.Brown@orau.org

Mail official transcripts to:

Cheryl Brown
ORNL, Bldg 5100, MS 6173
P.O. Box 2008
Oak Ridge, TN  37831-6173