Nuclear Security Technologies | |
Material protection, control, and accounting |
Radiation detection |
Safeguards | Transportation technologies |
Arms control assessments | Fissile material Detection |
Export control | Fissile material disposition |
Nuclear threat reduction | |
Nuclear Systems Analysis, Design, and Safety | |
Radiation shielding | Systems analysis |
Reactor physics | Facility safety |
Criticality safety | Risk assessment |
Thermal hydraulics | Regulatory support |
Nuclear data and codes | System instrumentation and controls |
Material and fuel irradiation | Enrichment technology |
Advanced space reactors | |
Fuels, Isotopes, and Nuclear Materials | |
Nuclear fuels | Separations science and technology |
Heavy element production | Nuclear process and equipment design |
Stable and radioactive isotopes | Robotics and remote handling |
Medical isotope development | Chemical engineering |
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Application Procedure: A limited number of slots are available during the spring session. Applicants may apply for NESLS via the online application form.
Selection: The award will be based on mentor's selection and project funding availability.
Duration: The award is an appointment of at least 10 weeks. Renewals are limited.
Benefits: Travel to and from (max $1000); Housing allowance of $125/week if located more than 50 miles from Oak Ridge. Questions on housing can be directed to Julie Ezold (ezoldjg1@ornl.gov).
Health Insurance: Each participant is required to have coverage in a health insurance plan. It is the responsibility of each participant to secure insurance coverage before arriving at the appointed site.
NESLS Weekly Stipend Rates
Class Status* |
Stipend |
First Year (Freshman) |
$529/wk |
Second Year (Sophomore) |
$593/wk |
Third Year (Junior) |
$653/wk |
Fourth Year (Senior) |
$726/wk |
Masters Student |
$863/wk |
PhD Student |
$935/wk |
*Denotes class status completed prior to ORNL report date.
For additional information contact:
Julie Ezold
Phone: (865) 574-9594
Email: ezoldjg1@ornl.gov
Eligibility: The ORNL NESLS program is open to full- or part-time students enrolled at a U.S. university with a 3.0/4.0 cumulative GPA at the time of appointment. All awards and active participation in the program are contingent upon security access approval to Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Qualifications: Student applicants will be chosen on the basis of academic performance, class standing, career goals, recommendations, and compatibility of educational interests and abilities with the needs of ORNL.
I certify that my cumulative GPA is at least 3.0/4.0, that I am or will be at least 18 years of age prior to start of appointment, and that I am currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate nuclear engineering, science or related degree program at a U.S. university/college.
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