ORISE Mentors/Customers

How to Start a Program

Because ORAU manages the contract for ORISE for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), it is easy for a new customer to initiate a project through DOE's Work for Others (WFO) program and get research appointments started quickly.

• ORISE will write up the project proposal based on the needs of the customer.
• Once the customer has reviewed and approved it, ORISE will submit it to DOE.
• In a matter of weeks, the project can be in place, and new appointments can begin!

Once the project is in place, the sponsor then sends funding to DOE to support the research appointments planned.  ORISE can provide detailed cost estimates for any academic level of participant, to include relocation, travel and/or health allowances, tuition and fees, materials and supplies or other possible costs. 

ORISE will process all applications, award offers based on sponsor selections, and administering the appointment stipend and other payments.

To learn more about WFO at ORISE, contact Joanne Salpeas at 410-306-9200 ext.106 or email Joanne.Salpeas@orau.org.