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DOE Science Undergraduate
Laboratory Internships (SULI) and
Student Research Participation Programs
Spring 2005 Program
Application Deadline: November 30, 2004
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.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 January 17, 2005 and runs through May 6, 2005. 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
Grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale; U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien status; sophomore, junior, or senior enrolled in a U.S. college or university.
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 (wherever you are located immediately prior to the start of your appointment and wherever you go immediately following your appointment) and the facility. Travel will usually be paid only for students whose permanent address 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.
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.