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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Science, Technology, and Policy (STP) Program is seeking to develop future leaders in energy efficiency and renewable energy policy. These EERE STP Program appointments provide an opportunity for highly talented scientists, engineers, and technical professionals to participate in policy-related projects at EERE offices in Washington, DC and Golden, CO. Participants in this program will become part of a group of highly trained scientists and engineers with the education, background, and experience to potentially be part of the future workforce in support of DOE's mission. You will acquire experience and enrichment in the following areas:

• Gain deep insight into the federal government's role in the creation and implementation of policies that affect energy technology development.

• Contribute to the implementation of energy policies by applying scientific and technical expertise to the development of solutions for problems in areas of energy efficiency and renewable energy.

• Continue your education and involvement in areas that support the EERE mission either in a technical or policy-related role.

• Introduce policy-related knowledge and interest into research facilities supporting the EERE mission.

The U.S. Department of Energy EERE's Science, Technology, and Policy Program seeks talented and inspired individuals to engage in innovation and collaboration on energy initiatives. This fellowship will last one year, with the opportunity to renew for additional years at the discretion of the sponsoring office.

Stipend and Allowances

This program offers competitive stipends to participants. Exact stipends vary based upon academic and professional background. For those with significant academic background and/or professional experience following their degree, stipends will be determined on an individual basis. Stipends start at $65,000 for a bachelor’s degree.

This program also offers a range of additional allowances including: a medical insurance supplement, dental and vision insurance supplement in select sponsoring offices, a local transportation stipend, paid leave, and scheduled absences observed during federal holidays. A minimum relocation reimbursement of $5,000 will be issued to offset expenses incurred in relocating from current address to Washington, D.C. or Golden, CO (if more than 50 miles from the address shown on the application). Participants will receive a travel and research allowance of $10,000 per appointment year to cover expenses for scientific and professional development activities. Past fellows have gone on to take a wide range of permanent positions in industry, academia, and government.

Fellows may be offered an appointment extension for up to five years, with an increase in stipend and cost of living adjustment at discretion of the sponsoring office.

Appointment Start Date

Exact start dates will be determined at the time of selection and in coordination with the selected applicant. Applications are reviewed continuously by multiple offices in EERE, and appointments will be offered as qualified candidates are identified over the course of the application cycle, which is usually open for at least one year.

Nature of the Appointment

The participant will not enter into an employee/employer relationship with ORISE, ORAU, DOE, or any other office or agency. Instead, the participant will be affiliated with ORISE for the administration of the appointment through the ORISE letter of appointment and Terms of Appointment. 

This is a continuous posting.  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and selected as opportunities become available in various sponsoring offices.

To learn more about DOE's Office Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), visit https://www.energy.gov/eere/about-office-energy-efficiency-and-renewable-energy.

To be eligible for this opportunity, applicants must:

• Have completed requirements for a Bachelor's, Master’s, or Doctoral degree by appointment start date.
• Be a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident of the United States (LPR).

An ideal applicant will have superior academic performance with strong analytical, research, and communication (oral and written) skills and demonstrated capacity for creative thinking. Applicant must have interest in engaging with multi-disciplinary teams in fast-paced environments focused on energy technology research and development. Experience and knowledge in technology commercialization is desirable, but not required.

A complete application consists of:

• An application
• Transcript(s) - An unofficial transcript or copy of the student academic records printed by the applicant or by academic advisors from internal institution systems may be submitted.
  Note: Selectees will be required to provide proof of degree completion as part of appointment onboarding.
• A current resume/curriculum vitae (CV)
• 1 Letter of Recommendation, submitted via Zintellect

Resume/CV must include the following:

• Basic Applicant Information:  Name, address, phone, email, and other contact information.
• Work and Research Experience:  List all relevant work and/or research experiences beginning with current or most recent. Include the name of the employer, location, position held, and time period involved.
• Education History:  List all institutions from which you received or expect to receive a degree, beginning with current or most recent institution. Include the name of the academic institution, degree awarded or expected, date of awarded or expected degree, and academic discipline.
• Leadership Experience:  List experiences (e.g., work, civic, volunteer, research) that demonstrate your leadership skills. Detail your role, type of experience, organization, location, and duration.
• Honors & Awards:  List in chronological order (most recent first) any awards or public recognitions. Include the name of awarding institution, title of the award or honor, and date of award or honor.

Questions? Email DOE-RPP@orise.orau.gov and include reference code DOE-EERE-STP-GEN-2025 in the subject line.

• Citizenship: LPR or U.S. Citizen
• Degree: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Doctoral Degree.
• Discipline(s):
  • Business (4 )
  • Chemistry and Materials Sciences (12 )
  • Communications and Graphics Design (4 )
  • Computer, Information, and Data Sciences (17 )
  • Earth and Geosciences (21 )
  • Engineering (27 )
  • Environmental and Marine Sciences (14 )
  • Life Health and Medical Sciences (42 )
  • Mathematics and Statistics (11 )
  • Other Non-Science & Engineering (6 )
  • Physics (16 )
  • Science & Engineering-related (2 )
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences (29 )
• Age: Must be 18 years of age