Science Education
The Thomas Jefferson National Facility (Jefferson Lab) plans to award physics internships to four students from foreign countries who are enrolled in an undergraduate physics program. Students whose research interest corresponds to activities conducted at Jefferson Lab in Newport News, Virginia (i.e., nuclear and related particle physics, or accelerator physics) are encouraged to apply.
PURPOSE
The JSA Research Internship for Foreign Undergraduates program is a summer research program held annually at Jefferson Lab. The program aims to recognize the world's most promising undergraduate physics students and immerse them in the science of Jefferson Lab. The internships provide students with the opportunity to interact with Jefferson Lab staff and visiting scientists in a learning/working environment. The program hopes to encourage these outstanding students to pursue advanced degrees in Jefferson Lab-related disciplines.
PROGRAM DATES
The JSA Research Internship for Foreign Undergraduates program begins on May 27 and ends on August 1, 2008.
ELIGIBILITY
The program is open to undergraduate students from foreign countries in physics and other related scientific disciplines. Applicants:
• must NOT be a United States Citizen or Permanent Resident Alien;
• must have coverage under a health insurance plan. It is the responsibility of each participant to secure insurance coverage before arriving at Jefferson Lab.
Undergraduate students who are United States Citizens or Permanent Resident Aliens can apply for internships through the Department of Energy's SULI program.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Please submit the following information no later than February 29, 2008:
• A completed Application Form (essays included);
• Official Academic Transcript;
• List of Current Classes; and
• A minimum of two References
Incomplete application packages will not be accepted. However, you may submit additional information up until the deadline.
STIPEND AND ALLOWANCES
Successful applicants will receive a per diem totalling $300 per week to cover meals and personal expenses. In addition, JSA will provide round-trip airfare to and from Jefferson Lab and lodging accommodations for the 10 week period.
SELECTION CRITERIA
The evaluation of applicants will be based on all available evidence of ability including, but not limited to, the following criteria:
1. Academic qualification: academic record, copies of transcript, and letters of recommendations.
2. Merit and quality of application essays and previous scientific experience or resume.
3. Availability of an appropriate staff scientist to mentor student.
Awardees will be selected in merit order according to the above criteria. In cases of equal merit, secondary criteria may be considered.
CONDITIONS OF INTERNSHIP
Students will be required to start the internship on May 27, 2008. Students must participate for the entire 10 weeks.
Each student shall, upon completion of the program, submit a written report of his/her research activities and present a poster at the Jefferson Lab annual summer poster session.
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SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION
Completed applications should be attached to an e-mail with a subject heading of 'RIFU Application' and sent to tyler@jlab.org.
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