Training > Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE)
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) is a Department of Energy facility managed and operated by Oak Ridge Associated Universities. Its diverse array of complementary, and often unique, programs include the following:
- Science education programs
- Research and training in workforce health, safety, and security
- Emergency preparedness and response
- Radiological site characterization and cleanup verification
- Technical training systems
- Integrated scientific and technical expertise
The Research Participation Program for CDC, National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH) and the Division of Laboratory Sciences (DLS) provides opportunities for members of the academic community (i.e., postgraduates, students, and faculty) to participate in DLS programs, projects, and activities. The program is administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE). The goal of the ORISE Fellowship program is to enhance the educational programs offered by academic institutions, strengthen the scientific and technical manpower base, transfer knowledge and technology to the academic community, and support a growing national commitment to science education.
College and university faculty, students, and post-graduates are provided opportunities for hands-on participation in research and development activities at federal laboratories. To be eligible for the program, 1) a postgraduate participant must have received a college degree within three years of the date of appointment, 2) a student participant must be enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university, and 3) a faculty participant must be a full-time faculty member at an accredited U.S. college or university. These requirements help to ensure that participants are still engaged in formal education and that the experience will enhance their personal education and skills. As a result of these appointments, technology is introduced (or reintroduced) into the universities and colleges and integrated into campus-based instruction and research programs. The ORISE program provides opportunities for participants to 1) continue their education in the areas of their participation, 2) enhance their professional development in science, mathematics, and engineering areas, 3) become familiar with the research areas of the federal sponsor; and 4) become available as scientists and engineers for future employment in fields related to the DLS mission.
For more information about the ORISE Fellowship Program, please download the information packet below:
