College and university faculty at emerging research institutions are invited to apply to collaborate with national laboratory scientific research staff on research projects of mutual interest.
Extensive support during the application process is available, as well as a summer internship fair in November sponsored by the Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists (WDTS) and the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education.
The Visiting Faculty Program (VFP) is offered in two tracks:
- The VFP Research Collaboration
- The VFP Teaching Initiative Track (available for returning VFP participants)
VFP seeks to enhance both the research competitiveness and STEM teaching capacities for faculty members at institutions historically underrepresented in the nation’s scientific research enterprise. Expanding the nation’s scientific workforce and providing opportunities to all is vital to the DOE mission.
The program office invites applicants and letter-of-recommendation writers to attend office hours to answer administrative questions such as those pertaining to application submission. Registration is required for attendance.
Find more STEM events and deadlines on the DOE STEM calendar.