DOE Science Undergraduate
Laboratory Internships (SULI) and
Student Research Participation Programs
Fall 2008 Program
Application Deadline: August 31, 2008
The Program
The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National
Laboratory, a major research center, is pleased to announce opportunities
for college and university undergraduate students to participate in the
Laboratory's ongoing research programs. In addition to such opportunities,
the U.S. Department of Energy is directly sponsoring research participation
at other DOE facilities. At Argonne, college/university students may
obtain research experience through the Department of Energy's Science Undergraduate
Laboratory Internships Program or the Student Research Participation Program.
To apply for the program at Argonne or another DOE Laboratory, you must
submit an application at the Department
of Energy web site for this undergraduate program. If you need assistance with the DOE application, please e-mail sc.helpwithapplication@science.doe.gov.
For
the Argonne Student Research Participation Program, apply only through
the Argonne Division of Educational Programs at
http://www.dep.anl.gov/catalog/application.html . These
programs extend for a fifteen week period which begins on September 2, 2008
and runs through December 12, 2008. There is some limited flexibility
in the appointment period. In addition to their research activities,
participants attend a series of seminars and tours dealing with current
topics in science and engineering.
Areas of Research
Basic scientific research programs in Physical and
Life Sciences, Mathematics, Computer Science and Engineering. Also applied
research programs relating to Coal, Conservation, Environmental Impact and
Technology, Fission, and Fusion Technology. Search
the Research Projects Catalog for specific research project descriptions
available at Argonne.
Eligibility
Students are recruited from all U.S. undergraduate institutions and must : (a) be currently enrolled as a undergraduate student; (b) be interested in a career in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics; (c) be 18 years or older at the start of the program; (d) be eligible to work in the United States and hence be requested to provide required information upon acceptance to this program; (e) have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or above; and (f) have health insurance.
Financial Information
Housing allowances, transportation, and stipends
are provided to participants. The stipend is $400.00 per week. Round trip
costs to come to Argonne is provided to students who live more than 50
miles away (some restrictions apply). Local transportation will be provided
once a student has accepted an offer. A housing allowance is provided
when housing is not directly provided. No tuition or fees are paid to
your university.
Transportation Reimbursement
Transportation expenses are reimbursed for one round trip between your home or academic institution (the address on the student’s drivers license will be used to establish eligibility for travel reimbursement) and the facility. Travel will usually be paid only for students whose permanent addresses established by your drivers license is more than fifty miles away from Argonne. Transportation expenses will be reimbursed on the basis of the most direct route. Travel by a private automobile will be reimbursed at the current government rate up to a maximum of $350.00 or the cost of the lowest commercial airfare, whichever is lower. Travel by air will be reimbursed at the cost of the lowest commercial airfare. Travel arrangements are arranged by the host Division at Argonne.
Housing
Apartment type lodging facility on site.
Application Procedure
We encourage you to fill out an application electronically:
DOE
Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) Application
Argonne
Student Research Participation Program Application
If you do not have this capability, an application can
be obtained by downloading (see below) or by writing to:
DOE Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships Program (SULI)
Division of Educational Programs
Argonne National Laboratory
Argonne, IL 60439-4845
Lreed@dep.anl.gov
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Application Packet
The packet contains an application form
and two Student Evaluation Forms. The application form is to be completed
and signed by the student applicant. The Student Evaluation Forms should
be completed by faculty members familiar with the applicant and then be
placed in sealed envelopes and returned to the applicant for inclusion
with the completed application form. Alternately, faculty evaluators may
elect to mail the evaluation form directly to the above address.
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