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The Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program creates a pathway for you to advance your PhD thesis research while working at a Department of Energy (DOE) National Laboratory, collaborating with world-class scientists, and using state-of-the-art
facilities and cutting-edge scientific instrumentation. While maximizing the impact of your own research, you will also expand your professional network and develop new opportunities for your future.</div>
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The expertise, resources, and capabilities available at DOE National Laboratories and User Facilities are a combination not found anywhere else in the country. The unique opportunity to participate in the SCGSR program supports the goal to develop a new generation
of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) experts who are critically important to the DOE Office of Science mission.</div>
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To better understand the impact and experience of SCGSR, read our <span style="color: rgb(0, 115, 196);">
<a href="https://science.osti.gov/wdts/scgsr/SCGSR-Highlights" id="OWA30ea71c8-a2b4-a936-e6d9-17347981f289" class="OWAAutoLink" style="color: rgb(0, 115, 196);">highlighted SCGSR research projects</a></span> and learn about the program's robust support and
history.</div>
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<span style="font-weight: 700;">Start Your Application Today!</span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: 700;"><a href="https://science.osti.gov/Leaving-Office-of-Science?url=https%3a%2f%2fapps.orau.gov%2fSCGSR%2fAccount%2fLogin&external=true" id="OWA5bbb315f-1ad6-ae09-b15f-ee8e26988cc4" class="external-link OWAAutoLink" data-module-dynamic="modals" data-modal="external-link-modal" style="color: rgb(0, 115, 196); display: inline;"><img width="72" height="48" style="width: 72px; height: 48px; max-width: 668px; margin-bottom: 0.714286rem; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;" src="https://science.osti.gov/-/media/wdts/cci/images/banner-images/HR_0480_BRAND_WDTS_apply_now_button.jpg?h=48&w=72&hash=98CB1DBFAB45480B7089CA53247EFF105B95FDA13E51E12D7C7F715BBF440BB2"></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: 700;">Learn all about SCGSR: </span>Check out our resources to understand the
<span style="color: rgb(0, 115, 196);"><a href="https://science.osti.gov/wdts/scgsr/Eligibility" id="OWA90775a4a-e16f-6b56-750e-68b3ddfa044a" class="OWAAutoLink" style="color: rgb(0, 115, 196);">eligibility</a></span>,
<span style="color: rgb(0, 115, 196);"><a href="https://science.osti.gov/wdts/scgsr/Participant-Obligations" id="OWAa14b55d1-e181-b6c0-31f6-1dc563ab7d37" class="OWAAutoLink" style="color: rgb(0, 115, 196);">participant obligations</a></span>, and
<span style="color: rgb(0, 115, 196);"><a href="https://science.osti.gov/wdts/scgsr/Benefits" id="OWA9a13a2e3-c841-091f-9a5e-57e2b9fce8ba" class="OWAAutoLink" style="color: rgb(0, 115, 196);">benefits</a></span> of SCGSR. </li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
<span style="font-weight: 700;">Verify dates:</span> As you prepare to apply, check out the
<span style="color: rgb(0, 115, 196);"><a href="https://science.osti.gov/wdts/scgsr/Key-Dates" id="OWA149e5fe1-de80-423d-34ca-9950db198d5b" class="OWAAutoLink" style="color: rgb(0, 115, 196);">key dates</a></span> to determine the time frame that best matches
your research needs. </li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
<span style="font-weight: 700;">Review the SCGSR application processes and requirements:</span> Your application will require collaboration with a DOE National Laboratory scientist and coordination with your PhD thesis advisor. If you need help identifying
a collaborating scientist, check out this <span style="color: rgb(0, 115, 196);">
<a href="https://science.osti.gov/wdts/scgsr/How-to-Apply/Identifying-a-Collaborating-DOE-Laboratory-Scientist/View-Potential-Collaborating-Scientists" id="OWAcdf35b1d-8c40-3618-2ffd-ef3e4b4d371d" class="OWAAutoLink" style="color: rgb(0, 115, 196);">running
list of scientists</a></span> who are ready to collaborate with SCGSR awardees—or
<span style="color: rgb(0, 115, 196);"><a href="https://science.osti.gov/wdts/scgsr/Contact" id="OWA551a5d6f-7c69-8ead-7a09-7cf40efe05c9" class="OWAAutoLink" style="color: rgb(0, 115, 196);">contact us</a></span> if none of the scientists on this list are a
good match for your research. Be sure to closely review the <span style="color: rgb(0, 115, 196);">
<a href="https://science.osti.gov/wdts/scgsr/How-to-Apply" id="OWA7cc47519-6e05-39b1-0d8f-11138f68f80f" class="OWAAutoLink" style="color: rgb(0, 115, 196);">application requirements</a></span>,
<span style="color: rgb(0, 115, 196);"><a href="https://science.osti.gov/wdts/scgsr/How-to-Apply#VideoGuides" id="OWA68ba4247-6725-c9b2-c035-273224071a6f" class="OWAAutoLink" style="color: rgb(0, 115, 196);">video guides</a></span> and
<span style="color: rgb(0, 115, 196);"><a href="https://science.osti.gov/wdts/scgsr/Frequently-Asked-Questions" id="OWAe8da3dd8-c5e4-ce2c-1b86-7c53bd83f91f" class="OWAAutoLink" style="color: rgb(0, 115, 196);">FAQ resource</a></span> to help compile your required
components, including <span style="color: rgb(0, 115, 196);"><a href="https://science.osti.gov/wdts/scgsr/How-to-Apply/Graduate-Transcripts" id="OWAc54b430d-66d6-8d64-e8d8-9b2d5a0ba39b" class="OWAAutoLink" style="color: rgb(0, 115, 196);">transcripts, proof
of PhD candidacy</a></span>, <span style="color: rgb(0, 115, 196);"><a href="https://science.osti.gov/wdts/scgsr/How-to-Apply/Letters-of-Support" id="OWAc380f992-27ec-38f0-b3d2-0736fb102b59" class="OWAAutoLink" style="color: rgb(0, 115, 196);">letters of support</a></span>, and the
<span style="color: rgb(0, 115, 196);"><a href="https://science.osti.gov/wdts/scgsr/How-to-Apply/Priority-SC-Research-Areas" id="OWA5c91c6b6-3fd9-b475-89f0-62a7754bd374" class="OWAAutoLink" style="color: rgb(0, 115, 196);">priority research areas</a></span> and
<span style="color: rgb(0, 115, 196);"><a href="https://science.osti.gov/wdts/scgsr/How-to-Apply/Application-Evaluation-and-Selection" id="OWA6c3ce4bc-d9be-2e36-5e08-2ae05fe530ca" class="OWAAutoLink" style="color: rgb(0, 115, 196);">merit review criteria</a></span>. </li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
<span style="font-weight: 700;">Attend an SCGSR Application Assistance Workshop:</span> Sign up for our next
<span style="color: rgb(0, 115, 196);"><a href="https://science.osti.gov/wdts/scgsr/How-to-Apply" id="OWA3688a3a6-3413-8288-6071-ec19ddff0e25" class="OWAAutoLink" style="color: rgb(0, 115, 196);">“how to apply” workshop</a></span> to answer your questions and
help empower you during the application process. </li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
<span style="font-weight: 700;">Apply:</span> You’re ready to apply! You should have all the details you need and the resources required to create a competitive and compelling SCGSR application.</li></ol>
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<span style="font-weight: 700;"><img alt="Quote reading: "I have often compared lab experience to trying to learn a foreign language taking classes versus going to the native speaking country and being forced to learn through immersion." Zack Hall, SCGSR 2022 S1 Awardee" width="229" height="185" style="width: 229px; height: 185px; max-width: 668px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 0.714286rem; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; float: left; vertical-align: middle;" src="https://science.osti.gov/-/media/wdts/scgsr/images/SCGSR-Quote.jpg">About
the SCGSR program</span><br>
The SCGSR program is sponsored and managed by the DOE Office of Science’s Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists (<span style="color: rgb(0, 115, 196);"><a href="https://science.osti.gov/wdts" id="OWA2000e26b-ccd5-5ff6-2af3-0163f303ed2a" class="OWAAutoLink" style="color: rgb(0, 115, 196);">WDTS</a></span>),
in collaboration with the six Office of Science research programs, two R&D and production programs, and the DOE National Laboratories and User Facilities. Online application and awards administration support is provided by Oak Ridge Institute of Science and
Education (<span style="color: rgb(0, 115, 196);"><a href="https://science.osti.gov/Leaving-Office-of-Science?url=https%3a%2f%2forise.orau.gov%2f&external=true" id="OWA8f50d7da-0d78-761f-54bf-17e036a04ebe" class="external-link OWAAutoLink" data-module-dynamic="modals" data-modal="external-link-modal" style="color: rgb(0, 115, 196); display: inline;">ORISE</a></span>)
under Oak Ridge Associated Universities (<span style="color: rgb(0, 115, 196);"><a href="https://science.osti.gov/Leaving-Office-of-Science?url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.orau.org%2f&external=true" id="OWA16e0d30f-54da-7283-34b0-409763e8f8f5" class="external-link OWAAutoLink" data-module-dynamic="modals" data-modal="external-link-modal" style="color: rgb(0, 115, 196); display: inline;">ORAU</a></span>).</div>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The SCGSR program provides supplemental funds for U.S. graduate awardees (U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents) to conduct part of their PhD thesis
research at a host DOE laboratory/facility in collaboration with a DOE National Laboratory scientist within a defined award period. Collaborating DOE National Laboratory scientists may be from any of the
</span><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 115, 196);"><a href="https://science.osti.gov/wdts/scgsr/How-to-Apply/DOE-Lab-POCs" id="OWA02017290-5a68-6f61-6402-f4f3ddbe66ad" class="OWAAutoLink" style="color: rgb(0, 115, 196);">participating
DOE National Laboratories and User Facilities.</a></span><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> The award period for the proposed research project may range from 3 to 12 consecutive months.</span>
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