The DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory (ARL) Research Associateship Program (RAP) is managed by ORAU, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation and government contractor.

ORAU integrates academia, government and industry to advance the nation’s learning, health and scientific knowledge to build a better world. Through our specialized teams of subject matter experts, decades of experience, and collaborations with our consortium of more than 160 major Ph.D.-granting institutions, ORAU is a recognized leader when the priorities of our federal, state, local, and commercial customers require innovative solutions.