Students & Early-Career Opportunities
Explore opportunities to showcase your research, receive financial support, and connect with the thermal hydraulics community. Whether you're a student or an early-career professional, ANS THD offers several ways to get involved.
CURRENT OPPORTUNITY | CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Showcase Your Thermal Hydraulics Research!
ANS THD invites members at every career stage to share their computational or experimental thermal hydraulics research.
Submit up to 3 images (JPG/PNG) or one short video (MP4/MOV, up to 30 seconds), accompanied by a 50-100 word description of your work.
Selected submissions will be featured on ANS THD social media and may also be showcased at ATH 2026 in Phoenix, AZ.
Submission Deadline: November 8, 2026
Scholarships
ANS THD supports graduate education in thermal hydraulics and reactor safety through two scholarships. Explore the opportunities below and review their eligibility requirements.
Lawrence E. Hochreiter Graduate Scholarship
Supports graduate students enrolled at U.S. institutions pursuing a master's or Ph.D. with a focus on thermal hydraulics as applied to nuclear energy.
Vincent J. Esposito Scholarship
Supports students in their first year, or one year prior to entering, post-baccalaureate studies in thermal hydraulics or reactor safety.
RESEARCH COMPETITION
Young Professional Thermal Hydraulics Research Competition
The Young Professional Thermal Hydraulics Research Competition (YPTHRC) provides students and early-career researchers an opportunity to present their work, gain recognition, and connect with the thermal hydraulics community.
The competition typically takes place in conjunction with the ANS Winter Meeting, offering participants a chance to share their research and engage with fellow researchers and industry professionals.
Watch for future competition announcements and submission details.
Stay Connected with ANS THD
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Last modified October 27, 2026, 8:53pm CDT