The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education Research Program is now accepting applications for paid internships

The Maryland office of Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) administers various research participation programs, including the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), which allow college students and recent graduates to enhance their science education experience. The ORISE program is currently seeking applicants that represent diverse groups for summer research internship appointments and experiential training activities in the Washington, DC metro area. Research projects are available in several disciplines, including Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Material Sciences, Mathematics, Nanotechnology, Physical Sciences, and Public Health.

Participants in the program will receive a monthly stipend and have their travel and other costs reimbursed by the program. To be eligible, applicants must be full-time students who have completed their freshman year and maintained a GPA of 2.5 or higher. U.S. citizenship is also required.

This opportunity will only be open for a short time. To download an application or to learn more about the program, interested students may visit the program Website. Students interested in applying may contact Dr. Geoff Hempill at geoffrey.hempill@csi.cuny.edu or 718.982.2301 for assistance with their applications. Further information can also be found in the Career and Scholarship Center in Building 1A, Room 105.