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Higher Education Research Experiences at ORNL- Entering College Freshmen 2020

The Higher Education Research Experiences (HERE) program at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) provides opportunities for participation in research and related technical activities to qualified entering college freshmen. This educational experience offers selected participants the ability to learn from world-class scientists while utilizing the unique resources of ORNL and encourages careers in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and support fields.


Description

  • Applications are accepted for spring and/or summer 
  • Appointments are limited to spring and/or summer after high school graduation and prior to starting college
  • Applicant must be 18 by January 1 if applying for spring and by June 1 if applying for summer
  • Applicant must be 18 prior to the start of the appointment
  • Full-time or part-time appointments may be offered


Benefits

  • $500/week stipend ($400 /week stipend until May 1; paid biweekly); pro-rated if part-time
  • $175/week housing allowance (paid with stipend) and limited travel reimbursement, if full-time and permanent address is at least 50 miles from ORNL from ORNL


Eligibility

  • Have received a high school diploma from a U.S. accredited institution in the 6 months preceding participation 
  • Be accepted at an accredited U.S. college or university for the term immediately following participation
  • Have a cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale - copy of high school academic record or transcript required
  • Be 18 years of age by January 1 if applying for spring and by June 1 if applying for summer and 18 years of age by the start date of appointment
  • Be a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) at the time of application 
  • Have medical insurance during entire appointment
  • Have one academic or professional recommendation


Obligations

  • Complete program requirements and avoid activities that could present a conflict
  • Develop and present (under the guidance of your mentor) one of the following deliverables -  a copy of the chosen deliverable, signed and approved by your mentor, must be presented to ORISE 15 days prior to the end of your appointment (details will be provided at time of offer):
  • A 3-5 page written report summarizing your research and/or technical experience
  • A poster on your research project which you will present at an ORISE poster session or to your ORNL group, division, or directorate (additional report or copy of poster may be required)
  • A formal presentation on your research and/or technical experience to your ORNL group, division, or directorate (additional report and copy of presentation may be required)
  • Attend enrichment activities, including professional development workshops, Laboratory tours, lectures, seminars, and poster presentations
  • Please note that these activities are optional and dependent upon mentor approval
  • Obtain and present to ORISE your ORCiD
  • Complete pre- and post-appointment surveys

**6/1/2020 3:00:00 PM Eastern Time Zone