Nuclear Engineering Science Laboratory Synthesis (NESLS)

NESLS Goals

• Maximize the abilities of students through cooperative research with mentors at a national laboratory
• Increase research opportunities
• Provide a learning environment useful to both national laboratories and students
• Train the next generation of nuclear scientists

Description

• Applications are accepted on a semester basis
• Spring deadline: January 6
• Summer deadline: February 28
• Fall deadline: September 15
• Flexible appointment duration; suggested minimum of 10 weeks in summer with poster session required
• Full-time or part-time research or technical appointments may be offered

Benefits

• First Year (Freshman) - $529/week; increasing to $629/week on May 1, 2020
• Second Year (Sophomore) - $593/week; increasing to $693/week on May 1, 2020
• Third Year (Junior) - $653/week; increasing to $663/week on May 1, 2020
• Fourth Year (Senior) - $726/week; increasing to $826/week on May 1, 2020
• Master’s Student - $863/week; increasing to $963/week on May 1, 2020
• Ph.D. Student - $935/week; increasing to $1,035/week on May 1, 2020
• Class status is defined by the college/university and is based on completion prior to ORNL report date
• $175/week housing allowance (paid with stipend) and limited travel reimbursement, if permanent address is at least 50 miles from Oak Ridge

Eligibility

• Be currently enrolled at an accredited U.S. institution in a nuclear engineering, science, or eligible related degree–OR– a community college student working towards an Associate of Science or Associate of Engineering degree
• If graduating with a degree before or during the appointment period, must provide proof of continuing education in an accredited degree-seeking program
• Have a cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale - copy of academic record required
• Be 18 years or older
• No citizenship requirement
• Have medical insurance during appointment - verification required
• Have two references - one academic preferred

Obligations

• Complete program requirements, and avoid activities that could present a conflict
• Participate in a required poster presentation and all associated activities (if attending in the summer)
• Attend optional enrichment activities (with mentor approval), including professional development workshops, Laboratory tours, lectures, and seminars
• Please note that these activities are optional and dependent upon mentor approval
• Complete pre- and post-appointment surveys