Description:   opportunities to participate in research concerning battles and individual loss incidents from past wars. Research will focus on primary government documents as well as secondary sources. Purpose is to locate, exhume, and identify the remains of individuals killed during military service.

Discipline(s):   history, military studies, political geography, international studies or related field

Eligibility:  U.S. Citizens and Legal Permanent Residents. 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):   Hawaii. Central Identification Laboratory (Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii)

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 are accepted on year-round basis.

Benefits:  stipend based on research area(s) and degree; limited reimbursement for inbound travel and moving

Funding source(s):  JPAC/Central Identification Laboratory through an interagency agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy

How to apply:  complete required application at ORISEMaryland

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