About ORAU
Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) is a consortium of 99 doctoral-granting academic institutions. ORAU member universities strive to advance scientific research and education by creating mutually beneficial collaborative partnerships involving academe, government, and industry.
ORAU is also a 501(c)(3) a non-profit corporation. In this role, ORAU operates the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education as a federal contractor for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) focused on three core areas:
- Worker/public health and independent verification of environmental cleanup
- Weapons of mass destruction national preparedness and emergency response
- Science education, workforce development, and scientific review programs
Our Web site provides more information about our partnerships and other corporate activities. We appreciate your interest and welcome your questions and comments.
Mission
Read about ORAU’s goals to advance scientific research and education through our partnerships with academic institutions, DOE, and the University of Tennessee-Battelle.
History
Enjoy a brief story of how ORAU came to be, browse our chronology of highlights, and get to know a few of the key contributors to ORAU’s accomplishments.
Diversity in Action
Read about ORAU's diversity objectives and successes.
Corporate Culture
Learn about the key components that make ORAU a great place to work.
ORAU at a Glance (PDF)
A two-page high-level overview of key facts, accomplishments, customers, and a financial overview.
Publications
Find online publications about ORAU as well as bibliographies listing ORAU publications.
Visiting Us
Access information on ORAU’s office locations nationwide, area information for Oak Ridge, as well as the Pollard Technology Conference Center in Oak Ridge, Tenn.
Environment
Learn about ORAU's ISO-14001 certified environmental management plan.
Working with ORAU
Information on our Procurement organization, corporate contracts, and the Work for Others program, which is another avenue for contracting work with us through the U.S. Department of Energy.
