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U.S. Department of Energy DOE Scholars Internship Program

The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education is currently recruiting students for the U.S. Department of Energy DOE Scholars Internship Program.

Deadline: January 31, 2007

The scholars program is a unique new approach to introducing students or recent college graduates to DOE’s mission and operations.

As a participant in the DOE Scholars Program, you will have a competitive edge for familiarizing yourself with DOE functions while showcasing your education, talent, and skills.  Entry- to mid-level appointments are available in a variety of disciplines at facilities nationwide. The DOE Scholars Program presents you with the opportunity to explore a federal career with DOE at various stages in your education.

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) works toward:

  • Ensuring a steady, consistent, safe supply of energy

    Researching promising technologies, such as:
    Alternative fuels
    Clean power
    Computers
    Energy efficiency
    Genomics
    Pollution prevention
  • Testing and protecting the U.S. military’s nuclear weapons systems

The scholarship provides the following to its interns:

  • Stipends
  • Travel Reimbursement
  • Training and Development
  • Hands-on Experience
  • Research and Technological Opportunities
  • Housing Subsidy for Rotational Assignments

Stipend Amount: undergraduates are paid $550 per week; graduate students and postgraduates are paid $600 per week.

Eligibility

To qualify for the DOE Scholars Program, you will need to meet the following eligibility criteria:

The Department of Energy seeks students and recent college graduates for the DOE Scholars Program in the following disciplines:

  • Engineering
  • Physical Sciences
  • Environmental Sciences
  • Computer Science and Information Technology
  • Physics
  • Program Management
  • Mathematics
  • Statistics
  • Safety and Health
  • Accounting and Finance
  • Law
  • and more

Application

Application and application process

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Answers to frequently asked questions

For questions about the DOE Scholars program, please contact:

Barbara Dunkin
Program Specialist
Barbara.Dunkin@orau.org
865.574.6440

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