The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education *(ORISE) is soliciting applications for the Global Change Education Program (GCEP) Graduate Research Environmental Fellowship (GREF) and Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE). For information about GCEP-GREF and GCEP-SURE, and to access application forms and instructions click on the website, http://www.atmos.anl.gov/GCEP/ . The deadline for the submission of applications is 11:59:59 EST 31 December 2009; transcripts and Letters of Reference will be accepted via U.S. Mail, email or fax through 11 January 2010 (see contact information below).

AREAS OF INTEREST: GCEP focuses on a number of technical areas, including atmospheric sciences, ecology, global carbon cycles, climatology, and terrestrial processes.   GCEP is currently emphasizing research on aerosols, clouds, and their radiative effects as part of the efforts in atmospheric systems research, as well as, climate modeling within the Climate and Environmental Sciences Division.

CONTACT INFORMATION: For more information contact, Jeffrey Gaffney (jsgaffney@ualr.edu or 501/569.8840), Nancy Marley (namarley@ualr.edu  or 501/569.8844), or Milton Constantin ( Milton.constantin@orau.org or 865/576.7009).

Send transcripts and Letters of Reference to:  Milton J. Constantin, ORISE-SEP M.S.-36, P.O. Box 117, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37831-0117 or

Email: Milton.constantin@orau.org  or FAX: 865/241-9445.

The Council on Undergraduate Research hosts a Registry of Undergraduate Researchers.  The purpose of this registry is to facilitate matchmaking between undergraduates who have research experience and a desire to pursue an advanced degree, with graduate schools seeking high quality students who are well prepared for research.  The Registry is open to students and graduate schools in the fields of Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Physics/ Astronomy, Mathematics/Computer Science, Economics, Geosciences, Engineering, Psychology, Sociology, Humanities and Anthropology/Archaeology. 

Any undergraduate may go to www.cur.org/ugreg/ to fill out a simple curriculum vitae form.  There is no charge to the student and records will be made available to bona fide Graduate Schools that contract with CUR for this service.  Organizations or companies seeking the students’ information for other marketing purposes will not be granted access.  Graduate School representatives may contact students to invite applications or visits to the campus and laboratory, or to share information about their research programs and financial support opportunities.

We hope that students who are currently in their junior or senior year will register now.  Juniors will be able to update their listing at the end of the summer and during their senior year, to include any summer research experience or information about Senior Theses and test scores.  We also welcome submissions by students who are engaged in Masters' Degree programs now but who plan on going on to a PhD program. Just fill out the information on the form including the date you intend to enter a PhD program and your date of completion of your undergraduate degree.  Upload a link to your CV that contains complete information about your MS/MA degree activity (school, subject, thesis topic (if applicable), and advisor).

CUR believes that this service will be a great benefit for both students and graduate schools by narrowing the search for the right match.  So if you are interested in graduate school, please take a moment to register now.  Be sure to include a statement of your research interests, as this will be important for making the match.

Please feel free to contact Robin Howard, Senior Director, Membership Services, Council on Undergraduate Research, 734 15th St NW, Suite 550, (202) 783-4810x203, (202) 783-4811 fax,
robin@cur.org should you have any questions.

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