About Lee Teng Fellowship
The Lee Teng Undergraduate Fellowship is a competitive, paid summer program that provides a unique research experience in accelerator science and technology. Students are assigned a physicist or engineer mentor at Argonne based on the best match of student skills with the research project. Mentors work closely with the students to carry out the research during the ten-week summer residency.
Application Requirements
- 18 years or older at the time the appointment begins.
- Cumulative minimum grade point average 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.
- Must be currently enrolled full-time at an accredited institution and have completed at least one semester of schooling by the start of the program.
- School Verification form.
- Provide (2) professional reference and academic advisor contact information (if/when selected).
- Satisfactory background check.
- Pass a screening drug test.
- Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne’s Legal Department.
Student Experience
The Lee Teng Fellowship offers a comprehensive and integrated approach to accelerator science and engineering, providing students with exposure to the broader field beyond their individual research projects.
Fellows are assigned to mentored projects at Argonne National Laboratory, where they collaborate closely with leading experts in the field. They also benefit from a one-day tour of various accelerator facilities at Argonne, allowing them to gain firsthand insight into cutting-edge technologies and operational practices.
In addition, students receive invaluable guidance on preparing for a career in accelerator science and engineering, including support with graduate school applications and professional development. At the end of the summer, each fellow presents their research findings through a written paper and a short presentation, showcasing their contributions and experiences while fostering communication skills that are essential in their future careers. View past Lee Teng projects.
Benefits
Students receive a salary and, under certain conditions, travel reimbursement. Salaries are competitive and are based upon the field of study and the academic year status of the student.
If traveling by car or airplane, your appointment may be eligible for travel reimbursement, if your permanent and school address is more than fifty miles away from Argonne. Do not make your own travel arrangements, as you will be working with your division’s Student HR Rep to book travel. Travelers may choose to drive only if the distance, using the direct route is less than 300 miles one way from Argonne and will be reimbursed at the current government rate. Trips exceeding 300 miles are required to travel via commercial airline. No per diem or lodging costs will be reimbursed while en route. Travel by air will be purchased by the laboratory at the cost of the lowest commercial airfare.
Housing
Students are responsible for securing and funding their own housing.
About Argonne
Argonne National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary national lab with a diverse research portfolio encompassing energy, environment, materials science, biology, and national security. This wide scope enables ANL to address pressing societal challenges and fosters innovation across various scientific fields.
Central to this mission are the advanced accelerator facilities at Argonne, which play a crucial role in enabling cutting-edge research. These accelerators provide high-energy beams essential for investigating the fundamental properties of materials and conducting experiments that push the boundaries of current knowledge.
Argonne’s accelerator portfolio includes national user facilities such as the Advanced Photon Source (APS), which provides bright X-ray pulses for probing materials science, and the Argonne Tandem Linac Accelerator System (ATLAS), which produces heavy ion beams essential for nuclear physics research, particularly in exploring nuclear structure and reactions. The Low-Energy Accelerator Facility (LEAF) is also a key component, focusing on high-power electron beam generation for various applications. Other accelerator facilities include the Linac Extension Area (LEA) and the Argonne Wakefield Accelerator (AWA), both of which are dedicated to developing future technologies for energy frontier colliders and X-ray free-electron lasers. Additionally, Argonne houses small-scale facilities that support in-house R&D, such as the Injector Test Stand (ITS) and the Accelerator Development Test Facility (ADTF). In addition to its state-of-the-art facilities, Argonne also boasts a team of accelerator experts specializing in a broad range of Accelerator Science and Technology.
Lee Teng students at Argonne engage in impactful research, addressing key physics, engineering, and computational challenges critical to the advancement of accelerator and beamline technologies. These talented students work closely with experienced mentors at the APS, various APS beamlines, ATLAS, and the AWA, gaining invaluable hands-on experience and insights into the cutting-edge developments in accelerator science and engineering. This mentorship not only enriches their academic journey but also prepares them for successful careers in this dynamic field.