ORAU Partnership Development and Membership Office
America's academic institutions play a crucial role in developing the next generation of researchers and scientists who will shape scientific and technological advances. At Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU), we share this mission by providing programs to enrich academic opportunities for students and faculty.
From supporting junior faculty through grants and travel awards, to building partnerships between laboratories and universities, and playing a role in shaping national policy related to science and technology, we are committed to advancing scientific research and education and improving our nation's competitiveness on a global scale.
The ORAU Partnership Development Office manages all administrative functions of the ORAU consortium from processing applications by potential new member schools to facilitating reviews of grant applications.
If you are affiliated with a university that is interested in exploring membership in the ORAU consortium, or if you are part of the faculty of a school that is already a member and have a question about any of ORAU's member benefits, one of our Partnership Development staff is ready to help you.
- Dr. John Nemeth, vice president for partnership development - Contact for questions about joining the ORAU consortium, developing new collaborative initiatives with ORNL or other laboratories, or participating in national policy advocacy on behalf of research universities.
- Cathy Fore, director of HBCU/MEI Partnerships - contact for questions about joining the HBCU/MEI Council, technology transfer.
- Ann Farler, administrative associate - Contact for updating contact information for member universities, acquiring applications for grants, scholarships and travel awards for members, questions about consortium events.
