About the program
There are numerous benefits of the Summer Faculty Research Program:
- Broaden the scope and horizon of faculty members’ research interests and provide a foundation for future research collaborations.
- Allow access to equipment and other resources not available at their home institution.
- Provide an understanding of the Department of the Navy research interests and the technological implications thereof, thus enhancing the abilities of Fellows to pursue and obtain funding for research at their home institution.
- Foster lasting relationships between Fellows and the researchers at the Navy laboratories.
Compensation by rank
Faculty will be compensated based on their university rank. For those faculty who the program identifies with 70 or more peer-reviewed papers, extraordinary amounts of research funding, and recognition beyond their institution, they may be considered for a Distinguished designation.
$1,650 / week
Assistant Professor
$1,900 / week
Associate Professor
$2,050 / week
Full Professor
$2,150 / week
Distinguished Faculty*
*Limited number of appointments. Successful applicants typically have a minimum of 70 peer-reviewed papers, extraordinary amounts of research funding, and recognition beyond their institution. These individuals will be designated based on a review by the Department of the Navy staff and cannot be solicited.
Stipend
Stipends are set for $1,650 per week as an Assistant Professor, $1,900 per week as an Associate Professor, and $2,050 per week as a Full Professor. There is a $2,150 per week stipend if the Department of the Navy Program Director designates the faculty as Distinguished.
Travel and relocation
For those relocating greater than 50 miles from their home location, the program will provide $4,500 to cover the cost of transportation to and from their duty location, and the cost of temporary housing.
Security background checks
All applicants should be aware that with the submission of your application to the ONR Summer Faculty Research Program you are agreeing to allow the Federal Government to perform a local and national search on your background.
Period of appointment
Appointments will last for ten continuous weeks on site during May, June, July, and August.
Housing
Housing availability and cost vary from center to center. Navy host personnel may assist participants in finding suitable housing.
