1. (a) Applicants.

   1. (1) Eligible organizational applicants for funding under the Intern Partnership Program shall be:

      1. (A) private enterprises of special importance to the Oklahoma economy [74 O.S., Section 5060.44].
      2. (B) nonprofit organizations (e.g., private foundations)

   2. (2) Eligible intern applicants for funding under the Intern Partnership Program shall be students:

      1. (A) currently enrolled in a two- or four-year college or university undergraduate or graduate program (Career Tech students concurrently enrolled in college programs are also eligible),
      2. (B) majoring in STEM-based disciplines, including natural sciences, computer science, materials science, engineering, biomedical/biotechnical, data analytics, finance/mathematics, or a support area related to building successful Oklahoma high- tech companies.
2. (b) Preference. The OSTRaD Board may assign preference to a class(es) of applicants for any funding competition. Such preference shall be stated in the annual FOA.
3. (c) Investigators. The investigator(s) preparing applications shall be employed by or affiliated with an eligible applicant organization(s).

Added at 40 Ok Reg 749, eff 7-1-22 (emergency)

Added at 40 Ok Reg 2351, eff 9-11-23