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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Science, Technology and Policy Program (DOE-STP) is designed to provide opportunities for students, postgraduates, and faculty to participate in programs, projects, and activities at the Department. Fellows will receive hands-on experience that provides an understanding of the mission, operations, and culture of the DOE. As a result, fellows will gain deep insight into the federal government's role in the creation and implementation of energy technology policies; apply their scientific, policy, and technical knowledge to the development of solutions to issues of importance to the DOE and continue their education and involvement in areas that support the DOE mission either in a technical or policy-related role.

As an ORISE participant, you will,

• Gain insight into the federal government's role in the creation and implementation of policies that will affect energy technology development.
• Contribute to the implementation of energy policies by applying scientific and technical knowledge to develop solutions to issues of importance to the DOE and the Office of International Affairs.
• Continue your education and involvement in areas that support the DOE mission, either in a technical or policy-related role.
• Become part of a group of highly trained professionals with the education, background, and experience to be part of the workforce supporting the DOE's future mission.

Participants may be assigned to the following offices:

• Resource Management
• Europe, Eurasia, Africa & the Middle East
• Asia & the Americas
• Market Development & Energy Innovation
• Energy Security & Multilateral Engagement
• Foreign Investment & National Security, and Technology Collaboration

For more information about the Office of International Affairs, please visit https://www.energy.gov/ia/about-international-affairs.

Participant Benefits

Participants will receive a stipend to be determined by IA. Stipends are typically based on the participant's academic standing, discipline, experience, and research facility location. IA may authorize a supplemental stipend to offset the costs of health insurance.  Participants are eligible to purchase health insurance plans offered through ORISE.  Participants may receive an allowance for education and/or scientific activities as approved by IA, and relocation. 

Appointment Location

Washington, D.C.

Duration

This fellowship will be for three months, with the possibility of an extension; extensions granted are based on the needs of the sponsoring office and the candidate's availability. 

Nature of the Appointment

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

Participants must fall into one of the following categories:

• Postgraduate:  Candidate must have received an associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate degree.  Otherwise, the candidate will be required to complete all requirements for such a degree prior to the desired starting date.
• Faculty: Candidate must be full-time faculty member at an accredited U.S. college, university, technical institute, or pre-college school, or must be at an institution approved by IA.

A Complete Application Consists of:

• Zintellect Profile and responses to opportunity specific questions
• A current resume/CV, including academic history, employment history, and relevant experience
• Transcripts/Academic Records - For this opportunity, 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. Selected candidate may be required to provide proof of completion of the degree before the appointment can start.
• One Recommendation - Applicants are required to provide contact information for one recommendation in order to submit the application. You are encouraged to request a recommendation from professionals who can speak to your abilities and potential for success as well as your scientific capabilities and personal characteristics. Recommendation requests must be sent through the Zintellect application system. Recommenders will be asked to complete a recommendation in Zintellect. Letters of recommendation submitted via email will not be accepted.

All documents must be submitted via Zintellect in order to be considered and must be in English or include an official English translation. Submitted documents must have all social security numbers, student identification numbers, and/or dates of birth removed (blanked out, blackened out, made illegible, etc.) prior to uploading into the application system.

If you have questions, send an email to DOE-RPP@orise.orau.gov. Please include the reference code DOE-STP-IA-2025-0002 for this opportunity in your email.

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• Degree: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Doctoral Degree.
• Discipline(s):
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• Age: Must be 18 years of age