The program is designed to expose graduate students to the business of technology transfer and intellectual property management at ORNL. It provides students with hands-on experience in technology assessment, marketing, and commercialization. Interns will intern with the ORNL Commercialization Managers in technology transfer full-time during the summer at ORNL, starting mid-May through mid-August 2017. During the internship, the students will participate in small, multi-disciplinary teams on technology transfer projects that may include technology and market assessment and the marketing of technologies for commercialization, and each student will be assigned a specific mentor. The application deadline is May 7^th at 11:59 pm ET.

Benefits

• Stipend: $600/week paid bi-weekly – full-time required
• $150/week housing allowance for students whose permanent address is 50 miles or more from Oak Ridge
• One round trip (limited to $500 total) for students whose permanent address is 50 miles or more from Oak Ridge

Eligibility

• Must be currently pursuing a graduate degree in science, engineering, or business at an U.S. accredited institution of higher education
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or lawful permanent resident (LPRs are subject to DOE clearance approval for laboratory entry)
• Must be 18 years of age
• Must have a cumulative minimum GPA of 2.5/4.0 –  copy of academic record (official transcript will not be required) showing name, school name, current classes and GPA
• Must have proof of medical insurance during appointment
• Successful applicants will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement before joining the program
• Submit two references

Selection Criteria

• Strong technical background in the biological sciences, physical sciences, information technologies, or engineering preferred
• Enthusiasm and willingness to take on new challenges
• Ability to meet hard deadlines
• Excellent communication skills
• Must have written and verbal fluency in English
• Demonstrated interest in technology transfer and intellectual property
• Availability of 40 hours per week at ORNL

Additional information and interview may be required after initial review before selection is made.

Apply here: https://www.zintellect.com/Posting/Details/3257. For more information, visit Science Education Programs at ORNL or contact leslie.fox@orau.org.