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Research Participation Programs

NCBI Scientific Visitors Program
Undergraduate Research Participation || Graduate Research Participation
Postgraduate Research Participation || Postdoctoral Research Participation
 

Administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education

Information and applications available below.
If you have questions, e-mail ORISE's Barbara Dorsey at dorseyb@orau.gov

The National Library of Medicine (NLM) Research Participation Programs provide opportunities for members of the academic community (i.e., postgraduates, students, and faculty) to participate in research and development programs, projects, and activities at the world's largest library. Participants interact with outstanding professionals; have access to on-site resources and facilities; become familiar with and make significant contributions to research; gain an understanding of NLM programs; and make professional contributions to their fields. The Scientific Visitors Program offers similar experiences to faculty and professionals in the field of library science.

INFORMATION
Disciplines
Computer science, mathematics, engineering, health sciences

Participants
Undergraduate and graduate students, postgraduates, faculty, and professionals in the field of library science

Locations
National Library of Medicine, Bethesda, Md.; some on-campus appointments

Duration
Scientific Visitors Program:
1- or 2-day visits
up to 2 weeks
Research Participation Programs: 10 weeks to 1 year

Awards made
Scientific Visitors Program: approx. 50/year;
1 to 2 long-term appointments

Research Participation Programs: approx. 6/year

Provisions
Scientific Visitors Program:
Travel costs; stipends for long-term appointments

Research Participation Programs: stipend depending on research area and level of education

Funding source
National Library of Medicine through an interagency agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy

Contact Information
General information and inquiries:
 

Barbara Dorsey, Program Specialist
Phone: (865) 576-9975
Fax: (865) 241-5220
E-mail: dorseyb@orau.gov

National Library of Medicine
Research Participation Program
Science and Engineering Education, MS 36
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
P.O. Box 117
Oak Ridge, TN 37831-0117

For express delivery:
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
230 Warehouse Road
Oak Ridge, TN 37830

APPLICATIONS
Applications are available as PDF files. You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print these files.

NCBI Scientific Visitors Program Postgraduate Research Participation
Graduate Research Participation  
 

 

About the program administrator: ORISE

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Also see: NLM's Associate Fellowship Program

ORISE Educational Opportunities

Last updated: 09/25/03
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