Description:   The Research Participation Program for the Edgewood Chemical and Biological Center (ECBC) provides opportunities to participate in ECBC emerging and on-going applied research and development projects at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. ECBC provides state-of-the-art science, technology and engineering solutions to meet the rapidly changing needs of the Warfighter. The Center offers a full array of material management assistance ranging from risk management to agent detection, testing, and decontamination.

Discipline(s):   mathematics; computer science; physical sciences; engineering; biological sciences, computer sciences, engineering, environmental sciences, physical sciences, related scientific disciplines

Eligibility:  U.S. Citizens Only. high school students; undergraduate and graduate students; postgraduates (BS, MS, and PhDs)who have completed degree within the last three years; college or university full-time faculty; K-12 educators; other scientists

Location(s):   Maryland. U.S. Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Center (Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD)

Duration:   Appointments made up to one year, full-time or part-time; renewable up to a total of three years full-time participation for postgraduates; renewable up to a total of five years full-time participation for postdoctorates

Frequency:  continuing

Awards made:  number varies

Deadline(s):  applications accepted on year-round basis

Benefits:  stipend based on research area(s) and academic classification; faculty appointment stipends based on regular salary

Funding source(s):  U.S. Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Center through an interagency agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy

How to apply:  complete required application at ORISEMaryland

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