Nuclear Forensics Undergraduate Summer 2020 School (NFUSS) Program
PROGRAM CANCELLED FOR SUMMER 2020 DUE TO COVID-19
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- Letter of interest that includes:
- Information on why you are interested in this program
- Description of how you would benefit from this opportunity
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- If selected, an official transcript or additional information may be requested
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Once you submit your application, the reference you listed will receive instructions on how to submit on your behalf. It is your responsibility to communicate with your reference to determine if they received instructions on how to submit the online recommendation. Ask them to check their spam folders and be sure to verify that you provided the correct email address. The reference must be submitted by March 27 at 11:59 pm ET. Please note that your application must be submitted by the extended application deadline of March 20 at 11:59 pm ET.
Due to health and safety concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic and to minimize the risk to students, the Nuclear Forensics Undergraduate Summer 2020 School (NFUSS) Program is suspending all new selections/appointments, effective immediately. This means that the program is cancelled for 2020.
We apologize for any inconvenience this decision may cause. If you have any questions, please contact us at ORNLedu@orau.org.
Nuclear forensics involves examining materials recovered from radiological and nuclear events of an illicit or hostile nature in order to determine their character and origin. Nuclear forensics conclusions, combined with information from law enforcement investigation and intelligence, help identify those responsible for planned and actual attacks.
The program will cover your tuition, fees, housing, meals, and travel reimbursement for the program at the University of Texas-Austin and for the field trip to ORNL. You will receive a $5,000 stipend that will be paid by the university to you directly as part of your appointment in the NFUSS program.
Field Trip
The 2020 NFUSS will include a field trip to Oak Ridge National Laboratory to provide participants a firsthand view of an operational environment during the week of July 13, 2020.
Important Dates
Below are the important dates for the 2020 program.
- APPLICATION AND PROGRAM CANCELLED FOR SUMMER 2020
- Application deadline: March 20, 2020 at 11:59 pm ET **EXTENDED**
- Reference received deadline: March 27, 2020 at 11:59 pm ET
- Candidates notified of selection: March 30-April 17, 2020
- Program dates: June 15 to July 24, 2020
- Field trip to Oak Ridge National Laboratory: Planned for week of July 13, 2020
Candidates must:
- Be currently enrolled full time as a degree-seeking student in a science, mathematics, or engineering program at an accredited four-year U.S. college or university
- Have completed at least two years of college-level coursework prior to the start of the NFUSS appointment
- Have a minimum overall cumulative GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 as stated on most recent transcript
- Be at least 18 years of age at time of application
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Provide proof of health insurance coverage
- Be available to participate in the full six-week program
- Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
- Degree: Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree.
- Minimum Overall GPA: 3.00
- Discipline(s):
- Age: Must be 18 years old by 3/6/2020
I certify that I am currently enrolled full time as a degree-seeking student in a science, mathematics, or engineering program at an accredited four-year U.S. college or university; I have completed at least two years of college-level coursework prior to the start of the NFUSS appointment; I have a minimum overall cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 as stated on my most recent transcript; I am at least 18 years of age at time of application; I am a U.S. citizen; I can provide proof of health insurance coverage; and I am available to participate in the full six-week program.
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