U.S. Department of Energy
DOE Scholars Program
Now accepting applications

 Please promote the following internship opportunity with the Department of Energy to your students – thank you!

Contact: Barbara Dunkin at barbara.dunkin@orau.org

Department of Energy (DOE) Scholars Program is now accepting applications for Summer 2011.
Visit http://orise.orau.gov/doescholars
 <http://orise.orau.gov/doescholars/for more information or to apply – deadline is January 31, 2011!

Are you interested in participating in the most recent scientific research and development?   Would you like to gain experience in discovering solutions to power and securing America’s future, specifically in energy security, nuclear security, scientific discovery and innovation, environmental responsibility and management excellence?

The Department of Energy Scholars Program offers summer internships with stipends of up to $650 per week depending on academic status to undergraduates, graduate students and post graduates at accredited institutes of higher education.  Majors accepted include:  engineering; physical sciences; environmental sciences; computer science and information technology; physics; program management; math; statistics; safety and health; accounting and finance; law; and other related discipline areas.   Applicants must be US Citizens – no exceptions.
Internships provide participants with the opportunity to conduct hands-on research while showcasing their education, talent and skills. Interns will also have a unique opportunity to explore the options for federal careers with DOE.
For more information, please contact Leslie Fox, Program Manager or Barbara Dunkin, Program Specialist at barbara.dunkin@orau.org.  The DOE Scholars program is managed by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE).

Thanks! – Leslie