Science and Engineering Scholarships and Fellowships Blog

The Department of Energy has opened a new fellowship for undergraduate seniors and graduate students interested in pursuing research based graduate degrees in physics, biology, chemistry, mathematics, engineering, computer science and environmental science.

The $12.5 million fellowship budget set aside for the new program is essential to training the next generation of U.S. scientists and engineers, according to U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu.

Members of the DOE hope that this new fellowship opportunity will encourage students to pursue research based graduate degrees in science and mathematics in order to make lasting contributions in their respective fields.

Students are encouraged to begin applying now and are able to do so until the November 30 deadline.

DOE fellowships are scheduled to be awarded in early 2010.

“Training the next generation of U.S. scientists and engineers is critical to our future energy security and economic competitiveness,” says DOE Secretary Steven Chu. “This fellowship is part of the administration’s effort to encourage students to direct their talents towards careers in science and our nation’s next technology revolution.”

To apply, visit: http://www.scied.science.doe.gov/