b'U N I V E R S I T YPA R T N E R S H I P SStrategic ProgramsThrough its University Partnerships program, Idaho National Laboratory builds its talent pipeline while supporting the labs strategic research objectives. In 2021, INL hosted 1,025 people from 184 institutions across the United States and abroad.INTERNSPOSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHERSINTERNATIONAL RESEARCHERS The 2021 intern population atINLs postdoc population grewThe Department of Energys INL included 65 people holdingdramatically in FY-21, from 67 toExchange Visitor Program citizenship from 20 countries95, an increase of more than 41%.provides international researchers outside the United States. Postdocs frequently become full- opportunities to collaborate with time researchers at the lab, providingINL researchers and scientists.471 from 123 new and valuable insights into the PEOPLE INSTITUTIONS worlds clean energy challenges.3 from 395 from 63 PEOPLE INSTITUTIONSPEOPLE INSTITUTIONSPRACTICUMSJOINT APPOINTMENTSACADEMIC VISITORS Practicums offer unpaid field The Joint Appointment ProgramVisiting researchers can participate experience for students tolinks INL with the brightest mindsin a variety of INL activities, which apply classroom learning underin academia and widens theinclude guest lectures, research professional, experienced guidanceresearch horizons for the future.collaborations, education and while INL managers evaluate themThe Joint Appointment Programmentoring of INL staff, and and their potential for employment. grew by 11% in 2021. discussions of mutual interest. 14 from 1 42 from 20 10 from 6PEOPLE INSTITUTION PEOPLE INSTITUTIONS PEOPLE INSTITUTIONSINL GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPSEMPLOYEE EDUCATION Recipients of these competitive fellowships haveINL invests in its greatest resource, its employees, by tuition and fees covered by their universities duringpaying tuition and fees from accredited institutions.their first three years of graduate school. In their lastThis benefits employees, their families and the local two years, INL covers tuition and fees and pays acommunity, enabling colleges and universities to $60,000 annual salary. expand educational offerings in the region.26 from 13 356 from 45PEOPLE INSTITUTIONS PEOPLE INSTITUTIONS6'