Oak Ridge National Laboratory is suspending all new internship appointments, effective immediately, due to health and safety concerns over the COVID-19 outbreak. This includes the Lab’s summer 2020 programs.
There is a small chance that the suspension of new internship appointments could be lifted if circumstances change, but for now this move will help minimize the risk to visiting students and to the Laboratory.
For the latest information and guidance, please visit these COVID-19 resources:
If you have any questions, please contact us at ORNLedu@orau.org.
Selections will be made on a rolling basis starting January 1, 2020 and continuing until filled. To be considered, applications must be fully submitted by January 31, 2020 and two recommendations must be received within the Zintellect system by February 8, 2020. Applicants will be notified when selections are completed. For best chance of selection, please complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
The application will require:
Profile information
Education information (i.e. dates of attendance/graduation, GPAs, majors, etc.)
Awards and honors
Internship and employment information
Information on goals, research interest areas, experience, and skills (particularly in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science)
Academic status and proof of continuing acceptance/enrollment
Unofficial or official transcript (most recent available) showing name, school name, current classes, cumulative GPA, received degrees (if applicable)
Official transcript will be required if selected
An updated resume/CV
Name and email for 2 professional or academic recommenders
The Artificial Intelligence Summer Institute (AISI) will collaborate with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) scientists on solving problems of national and scientific interest, engage in educational and professional development opportunities, explore career opportunities at national laboratories, and interact with and present their research to ORNL's scientists.
As part of the summer institute, students will be organized into teams with diverse educational backgrounds and develop their skills to help solve scientific challenges using artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science. They will learn from ORNL mentors who have expertise in artificial intelligence and machine learning and/or domain sciences such as physics, materials, or biology. Students will participate in an educational and professional development seminar series. They will also learn and participate in scientific communication exercises to prepare them for a career in scientific research, including oral and poster presentations and technical reports.
Students will participate in projects in one or more of the following research areas:
PROGRAM DETAILS:
Full-time appointment
Start date of June 1, 2020 and ending date of August 7, 2020
Stipend Rates: Stipends are based on academic level as shown below and paid on a biweekly schedule. You should be prepared to cover all expenses for the first 30 days of your appointment.
Class Status*
Recent Bachelor's Graduate - $750 per week (proof of degree required)
Will include those applying as seniors and graduating by June 1, 2020 as long as official proof of graduation is provided prior to starting appointment
Current Master's Student - $850 per week (must have started graduate program at time of application)
Recent Master's Graduate (proof of degree required) - $900 per week
First or Second Year Current Ph.D. Student - $900 per week
Third Year or Higher Current Ph.D. Student or Ph.D. Candidate - $1,175 per week
*Denotes class status completed at the time of application and prior to ORNL report date and as defined by college/university on official or unofficial transcript or academic record requirement in application.
Housing Allowance and Reimbursement for Site Travel:
$175/week housing allowance (paid with biweekly stipend) and limited travel reimbursement of up to $500 total based on federal and program guidelines for full-time participants if permanent address is at least 50 miles from Oak Ridge
Learn more about Housing for ORNL Research Participants
For more information, visit Science Education Programs at ORNL or contact HERE@orau.org.
Eligibility requirements:
Be currently enrolled as a senior undergraduate (must be graduating prior to start date and provide proof of degree) at time of application in a degree-seeking program at a regionally accredited U.S. college or university at time of application
Must provide proof of acceptance/enrollment for fall 2020 in a degree-seeking graduate program at a regionally accredited U.S. college or university (provide with application if available or by May 1, 2020 if selected)
Or have graduated with a bachelor's degree in the last six (6) months (at the time of application) from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university
Must provide proof of acceptance/enrollment for fall 2020 in a graduate degree program at a regionally accredited U.S. college or university (provide with application if available or by May 1, 2020 if selected)
Or be currently enrolled in a master's degree-seeking program at a regionally accredited U.S. college or university at time of application
Or have graduated with a master's degree in the last six (6) months (at the time of application) from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university
Or be a current Ph.D. student or Ph.D. candidate at time of application
Have a cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Be 18 years of age
Be a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) at the time of application - LPRs are subject to DOE clearance approval for laboratory entry
Have medical insurance effective for entire term of appointment - information on effective dates during appointment period will be required at time of appointment acceptance
Have two academic or professional recommenders
Have ORCID identifier number at time of acceptance
I certify that:
You gave a rating of 0 star(s)
SECURITY/PRIVACY NOTICE
By continuing to use this system you indicate your awareness of and consent to the following terms and conditions of use. LOGOUT IMMEDIATELY if you do not agree to the conditions stated in this warning.
SECURITY NOTICE
This system is part of a Federal information system. This system is monitored for security purposes to ensure it remains available to all users and to protect information in the system. The system employs software programs to monitor network traffic to identify unauthorized activities. By accessing this system, you are expressly consenting to these monitoring activities. Unauthorized attempts to defeat or circumvent security features; to use the system for other than intended purposes; to deny service to authorized users; to access, obtain, alter, damage, or destroy information; to upload or change information; to otherwise cause system or information damage; or otherwise to interfere with the system or its operation, is prohibited. Evidence of such acts may be dis-closed to law enforcement authorities and result in prosecution under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986 and the National Information Infrastructure Protection Act of 1996, or other applicable laws.
PRIVACY NOTICE
This system is for authorized use only. Use of this system constitutes consent to security monitoring and testing. All activity is logged with your host name and IP address. Users (authorized or unauthorized) have no explicit or implicit expectation of privacy. Any or all uses of this system and all files on this system may be intercepted, monitored, recorded, copied, audited, inspected, and dis-closed to authorized site and law enforcement personnel, as well as authorized officials of other agencies, both domestic and foreign. By using this system, the user consents to such interception, monitoring, recording, copying, auditing, inspection, and disclosure at the discretion of authorized site or law enforcement personnel. Unauthorized or improper use of this system may result in administrative disciplinary action and civil and criminal penalties.
You have been inactive on this page for . You will be logged out after 03:00:00.
Select an icon below to visit the website and download an appropriate browser.
For help, please email Zintellect@orau.org.
Question: What is the deadline for submitting an application?
Answer: Not all opportunities have application deadlines. Some opportunities remain open until they are filled. If an opportunity has an application deadline, then it will be listed in the opportunity details or in the opportunity catalog.
Question: How do I reset my password?
Answer: If you have forgotten your password or wish to reset your password, use the "Forgot password or username?" tab on the login to reset it.
Question: I forgot my username. How do I retrieve it?
Answer: Use the "Forgot password or username?" tab on the login. You will receive an email containing your username.
Question: What do I need to submit an application?
Answer: Typically, applicants are required to submit a resume or CV, an official copy of their transcripts or academic record, and a minimum of two references at the time they apply. Additional requirements such as a writing sample, thesis or dissertation, etc. may be required. Review the opportunity details for additional information about the requirements for applying for an opportunity.
Question: Where do I upload my transcripts?
Answer: If required, you will be asked to upload your transcript as a part of the application process.
Question: Where do I submit a writing sample?
Answer: If required, you will be asked to upload a writing sample as part of the application process.
Question: Can a family member serve as a reference?
Answer: No; family members may not serve as references. References must be able to speak to your educational and/or professional experience. At least one academic reference is preferred.
Our Zintellect A.I. is constantly learning how to Match you to our opportunities! So, we want to know when we get it right or when we get it wrong. This will help us make our better! Plus, as a potential applicant to one of our many opportunities across the country, we value you and want to help you on your career path!