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THE PROGRAM AND ITS OBJECTIVES The Center for Space Nuclear Research (CSNR) invites undergraduate and graduate level students to experience cutting-edge research in nuclear power and propulsion technologies through our Summer Fellowship Program. As a CSNR Summer Fellow, you will work as part of a team of students and with scientists at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) to complete a research project of current interest to NASA in potential nuclear technology performance. The Summer Fellows program allows participants to experience a real research environment, to learn from top-notch nuclear scientists, and to preview careers in research.The roughly 10-week program runs from May 2008 to August 2008. Fellows will receive a weekly stipend to cover living expenses of $500, $600 and $700 for undergraduate, master’s level and PhD level respectively. Assistance with travel expenses to a maximum of $1000 is also included. The CSNR intends to subsidize partial or full housing expenses depending on funding availability. Funding for the Summer Fellowship program has not yet been finalized. The number of students ultimately selected will depend on the final funding level to the CSNR. The CSNR is located in Idaho Falls, ID near the Idaho National Laboratory. Created in 2005, the CSNR facilitates and supports research by university-led teams and INL staff into nuclear technologies for space exploration. The Fellows program is designed to support the advancement of nuclear technology development for space exploration. Idaho Falls is located on the Snake River plain in eastern Idaho approximately one and one half hours from Yellowstone National Park. ELIGIBILITY AND SELECTION CRITERIA Up to fifteen positions are available for the summer of 2008. Of these, five positions will be considered for undergraduates with at least 50 semester hours of credit interested in pursuing a career in the sciences. Applicants will be considered for appointment without regard to race, creed, color, sex, national origin, age, handicap status, or other non-merit factors. Foreign nationals will be considered, but they must be enrolled in a US based university. Selection is based on these criteria: (1) scholarship, curriculum, and experience; (2) career objectives and scientific interest; and (3) match of interest of applicant with available research projects. All online application information must be received at CSNR no later than March 14, 2008. Notification of selection will be made by March 31, 2008. Successful applicants should be prepared to make a decision regarding the offer to participate within one week of notification. POTENTIAL AREAS OF RESEARCH The 2008 program is composed of two different opportunities:
During the summer, the Fellows will be asked to make short presentations of the results of their research and a final oral and written presentation to the laboratory management. APPLICATION You will need to apply using our online application form. Paper applications will not be accepted.
Application information and questions concerning the fellowship program should be sent to: |