Frequently Asked Questions

Eligibility

Who do I contact if I have a question?

Contact the ASEE Program Manager/SEAP, toll free at 1-888-715-ASEE or 202-331-3558, Email at seap@asee.org

I am a permanent resident of the U.S. but have not been granted citizenship yet. Am I eligible?

You need to be a US citizen to apply to this program. Some labs may consider Permanent Resident Aliens. It is best to contact the appropriate Navy labs to find out their requirements.

Terms of appointment

Is housing provided?

No, acquiring housing for the duration of the program is the responsibility of the student. Navy host personnel and lab coordinators may be able to assist you in finding suitable housing.

What are the stipend levels?

Stipends are set to $1500 for 8 weeks for new participants and $1550 for returning participants. Stipends will be paid in two installments: one check sent in the middle of the internship and another one at the end of the internship.

Are the dates of the internship negotiable?

No, the dates are fixed and can not be changed

Application process

What happens after I submit my application?

After your application is received it is submitted to the Navy laboratory that you selected on your application. The lab research staff reviews the application and makes a decision based on your academic background, research interests, personal statement and recommendation.

How do I apply?

Through the online application provided at www.asee.org/seap

How many labs may I apply to?

You may apply to a maximum of 2 labs. It is strongly recommended to apply to laboratories that are close to your residence as no travel/relocation allowance will be provided.

How will my transcripts get to ASEE?

Transcripts can be mailed to:

Science and Engineering Apprentice Program
1818 N Street, NW, Suite T-50
Washington, DC 20036

How important is my contact information?

Please make sure the name entered on your application matches the name indicated on the transcript. Please provide an up to date mailing address to which your 1099 form can be sent.

How will my reference submit their recommendation?

While completing your application you will be asked for your reference email address. Once your application is complete your reference will receive an email explaining the procedure for submitting recommendations to ASEE. If he/she happens to not receive an email or accidentally delete it, they may provide their recommendation at www.asee.org/seap

Who can I choose as my reference?

The reference should be a teacher or any person who can attest to your scientific and engineering skills and knowledge.

How do I find the research areas of the laboratories?

Click on the participating labs link at the program website. Each lab has a description of their research areas.

Application deadline

The application deadline is January 28, 2008 at 5:30 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST). Deadline for references is February 4, 2008 at 5:30 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST).

Privacy Statement

Science and Engineering Apprentice Program apprentices are awarded under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2191, Armed Forces - Graduate Fellowship. Information requested on application forms and fellows' progress reports is solicited under this authority. The application information may be disclosed to reviewers and staff assistants as part of the SEAP process for evaluation and selection of qualified applicants. Information provided in applications and fellows' progress reports may be disclosed to academic institutions attended by applicants and fellows to provide or obtain data regarding the applicant review process, award decisions, or the administration of awards. Aggregated data based on application materials may be used in management reports designed to evaluate the direction and progress of the program and for reporting within the Department of Defense (DoD) and Federal Government. Attribution of specific data to individual applicants will be avoided, whenever possible, in using information provided. A fellow's application information may be shared with DoD laboratory personnel, for the purposes of receiving information about summer employment or other opportunities, only if an applicant consents to sharing of the application information using the check box within the application. A list of fellowship winners may be published.

Submission of the information requested on the application is voluntary. Omission of any particular item not necessary to establish eligibility will not prejudice the application review, although failure to provide full and complete information needed to evaluate all of the merits of the application may reduce the possibility of receiving an award. In order to determine the degree to which members of diverse sections of the eligible population are aware of and apply for this program, completion of the demographic fields on the application relating to gender, ethnicity, and race, is requested, but voluntary; omission of any demographic field information will not affect award consideration. Applicants will be considered for award of fellowships based on merit and without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, or age.