DOE Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship
Program (SULI) and
Student Research Participation Program (SRP)
Summer 2009 Program
Application Deadline: February 1, 2009*
Overview
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.
(**Applications will be accepted after October 1, 2008**) These programs extend for a ten week period which begins on May 26, 2009
and runs through July 31, 2009. There is 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.
At Argonne , college/university students may obtain research experience through the Department of Energy's Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship Program or the Student Research Participation Program during the summer and academic year. A student will generally spend the first week of his/her Argonne experience with an Argonne staff member devising a research strategy and attending mandatory safety classes. For the next few weeks, the supervisor will provide considerable program assistance and guidance. Subsequently, the student will be expected to complete a research abstract and submit a final research report.
Areas of Research
Basic scientific research programs in Physical and Life Sciences, Mathematics, Computer Science and Engineering. Also applied research programs relating to Energy, Conservation, Environmental Impact and Technology, Nanomaterials, National Security, and Advanced Nuclear Energy Systems. 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) currently be enrolled full-time as an 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.
Selection for any program is based upon a student's academic record, statement of interests, and his/her faculty recommendations.
Financial Information
During the appointment period, participants receive a stipend of $400 per week and housing or a housing allowance. Stipends, housing, and travel are considered taxable income by the IRS. The Laboratory is required by law to report this income.
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 is available on site. All housing arrangements for single students are handled by Argonne 's Division of Educational Programs.
Application Procedure
We encourage you to fill out an application electronically:
DOE
Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) Application
Argonne Student Research Participation Program Application (**Applications will be accepted after October 1, 2008**)
If you do not have this capability, an application can
be obtained by downloading(see below) or by writing to:
Lisa Reed
DOE Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships Program
Division of Educational Programs
Argonne National Laboratory
9700 South Cass Avenue
Argonne, IL 60439-4845
E-mail: Lreed@dep.anl.gov
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Acrobat Reader.
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.
*Students may continue to submit applications after February 1, 2009; however, applications submitted after this date may never be read by the Lab. Applications will not be accepted after April 1, 2009.
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