Title:            Lawrence Fellowship

Sponsor:          Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

SYNOPSIS:
  Fellowships are awarded to candidates with exceptional 
talent, scientific track records, and potential for 
significant achievements.  Typically two to four 
fellowships are awarded each year. This fellowship has a 
three year term. After this period, the fellows may 
consider any career options, including staying at the 
Laboratory.

Deadline(s):      11/01/2009
Established Date: 10/03/2006
Follow-Up Date:   09/01/2010
Review Date:      09/21/2009

Contact:          Christine Zachow

Address:          P.O. Box 808
                   Livermore, CA 94551
                   U.S.A.
E-mail:           zachow2@llnl.gov 
  
Program URL: https://fellowship.llnl.gov/selection.php 
Tel:              925-423-0633
Fax:
Deadline Ind:     Receipt
Deadline Open:    No

Award Type(s):    Fellowship,  In-Residence

Citizenship/Country of Applying Institution: Any/No 
Restrictions

Locations Tenable:    U.S.A. Institution (including U.S. 
Territories)

Appl Type(s):     Graduate Student, Postdoctoral

Target Group(s):  NONE
Funding Limit:    $8,092   MONTH
Duration:         3 YEAR(s)
Indirect Costs:   Unspecified
Cost Sharing:     No
Sponsor Type:     Drug Houses/Laboratories

Geo. Restricted:  NO RESTRICTIONS

OBJECTIVES:
  The purpose of the fellowship is to pursue cutting-edge 
science and stimulate cross-fertilization of ideas. The 
fellows may participate in experimental and/or theoretical 
work at LLNL. They will have access to the sponsor's 
extensive computing facilities, specialized laboratory 
facilities and field equipment.  As a premier national 
security laboratory, the sponsor's mission is to advance 
and apply science and technology to: Ensure the safety, 
security, and reliability of the U.S. nuclear deterrent; 
Reduce or counter threats to national and global security; 
Enhance the energy and environmental security of the 
nation; and Strengthen the
nation’s economic competitiveness.

ELIGIBILITY
  To be eligible for the fellowship, applicants must 
either be in the process of completing their Ph.D. (within 
one year and employment may not start until Ph.D. 
requirements have been verified), or have
received their Ph.D. degree within five years of being 
hired as a Lawrence Fellow.  Although US citizenship is 
not required for application, candidates should be well 
versed on their current visa status (if any), and be 
prepared to provide this information should they be 
selected as a potential fellow.

FUNDING
  Fellows will be paid a starting salary of $8,092 per 
month.