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K-12 Programs
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is committed to identifying and attracting young scientists in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Science and Engineering Apprentice Program
The Office of Naval Research Science and Engineering Apprentice Program places academically talented high school students with interest and ability in science and mathematics as apprentices in Department of Defense laboratories for eight weeks during the summer.
Undergraduate and Graduate Programs
The Office of Naval Research offers science fairs, summer research internships and fellowships at naval labs, graduate fellows and more for students pursuing interests in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines.
National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship Program
The NDSEG Fellowship Program is a joint program of the United States Army, Navy and Air Force within the University Research Initiative (URI), designed to increase the number of U.S. citizens trained in disciplines of science and engineering important to defense goals.
Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program
This 10-week intern program is designed to provide opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to participate in research, under the guidance of an appropriate research mentor, at participating Navy laboratories.
Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation
The Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program has been established by the Department of Defense (DoD) to support undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines.
Naval STEM
The Naval STEM Coordination Office, located at the Office of Naval Research, under the leadership of the Chief of Naval Research as the Naval STEM Executive, serves as the central coordination and information resource for Naval STEM efforts.
Virtual Learning Resources
Please see a list of virtual learning resources below.
Sponsored Research
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) sponsors research in multiple research areas. Key research initiatives include core basic and applied research programs executed by ONR Program Officers, research performed at naval laboratories, and additional specialized initiatives (university research initiatives and the Young Investigator Program).