Expected benefits of the Summer Faculty Research Program:

1. Broaden the scope and horizon of faculty member's research interests and provide a foundation for future research collaborations.
2. Access to equipment and other resources not available at their home institution.
3. Provide an understanding of the Department of the Navy research interests and the technological implications thereof, thus enhancing the abilities of Fellows to pursue and obtain funding for research at their home institution.
4. Foster lasting relationships between Fellows and the researchers at the Navy laboratories.

Levels of Appointment

Three levels of appointment are available: Summer Faculty Fellow, Senior Summer Faculty Fellow, and Distinguished Summer Faculty Fellow.

To qualify for appointment as a Senior Summer Faculty Fellow, the applicant must have at least six years (preferably more) of research experience in his/her field of expertise after earning a Ph.D. or equivalent degree.  The applicant must present a substantial, significant documented record of research accomplishments and publications, particularly in refereed journals and books.

A limited number of appointments as Distinguished Summer Faculty Fellow are available for faculty members who are preeminent in their field of research.  Successful applicants will hold a senior appointment at a leading research university and be internationally recognized for their research achievements.

Levels will be determined by a committee of scientists and engineers.  Decisions of the committee will be final. Participants will be evaluated each year.

Stipend

Stipends are tentatively set for $1,400 per week at the Summer Faculty Fellow level, $1,650 per week at the Senior Summer Faculty Fellow level, and $1,900 per week at the Distinguished Summer Faculty Fellow level.

Travel

In addition, each Fellow will be reimbursed for travel expenses related to an optional pre-program visit to the research site. Pre-program visits may be made in April, May, or June.

Relocation

For applicants who must relocate their residence for the 10-week period of appointment, a similar travel and modest relocation allowance will be provided.

Eligibility

For all appointments, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident and hold a teaching or research position at a U.S. college or university. All permanent residents applying to the program must have their green card at the time of application. If you hold another citizenship in addition to that of the United States, you will need to provide the following: a statement expressing your willingness to renounce your (dual) citizenship; and be willing to return your foreign passport to the embassy, providing a receipt or you may destroy the passport in the presence of a security official.

The ONR Summer Faculty Research Program is open to United States citizens and legal permanent residents. Some restrictions may apply to permanent residents regarding eligibility for a Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. It is anticipated that basic research undertaken by the participants will usually be unclassified, in which case the participants will only need to be processed for a Facility Access Determination (FAD) if their sponsor verifies their need to work outside of normal duty hours. For some laboratories, a DoD security clearance at "Secret" level may be required to gain access to research facilities, in which case participation in the program is contingent upon the participants obtaining the proper clearance. Security clearance and access requirements vary from laboratory to laboratory. Please check with the laboratory coordinator.

Security Background Checks

All applicants should be aware that with the submission of your application to the ONR Summer Faculty Program you are agreeing to allow the Federal Government to perform a local and national search on your background.

Period of Appointment

Appointments will last for ten continuous weeks on site during May, June, July, and August.  Earliest start date is May 1, 2009.

Housing

Housing availability and cost vary from center to center. Navy host personnel may assist participants in finding suitable housing. The pre-program visit provides a good opportunity to seek housing.