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The U.S Energy Information Administration (EIA) is seeking Scholars to engage in projects and activities related to EIA’s mission. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) is the statistical agency within the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). It collects, processes, analyzes, and publishes data to inform the economic activities of the American people and policymaking by DOE, other departments and agencies, state governments, and Congress.

The Scholar will gain hands-on experience on data projects, participate in learning and development opportunities, be actively mentored by EIA staff, as well as receive additional support to effectively accomplish internship goals. Appointments will involve projects focused on software engineering.

Stipends 

The DOE Scholars Program provides stipends starting at $700 per week for undergraduate students and $750 per week for graduate students and recent graduates.

Travel

Travel reimbursement for inbound and outbound costs up to $1,000 is available, if applicable, for participants who relocate more than fifty miles (one-way) from the assigned hosting site.

Length of Appointment

Appointments may vary in length depending on the project assignment. 

Location

Scholars will be assigned to EIA's offices in Washington, DC.  Appointments may be served on site or virtually depending on the hosting facilities' access policies.

A complete application consists of:

• Profile Information
• Essay Questions (goals, experiences, and skills relevant to the DOE Scholars Program)
• Resume (PDF)
• Transcripts/Academic Records - Unofficial transcripts or copies of the student academic records printed by the applicant or by academic advisors from internal institutional systems may be submitted. Transcripts/Academic Records must include name of the academic institution, name of the student, completed/in progress coursework and grades. 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.
• Recommendation - You are encouraged to request a recommendation from a professional who can speak to your abilities and potential for success as well as your professional capabilities and personal characteristics. Recommenders will be asked to complete a recommendation in Zintellect. Recommendations are due May 6, 2026, 8:00 AM EST.

All documents must be submitted via Zintellect. All application components must be received in the system in order to be considered.

Additional Information

For more information on the DOE Scholars Program, visit https://orise.orau.gov/doescholars or contact us at doescholars@orise.orau.gov.

The DOE Scholars Program offers multiple opportunities during the year to accommodate the needs and schedule of individual sponsoring offices. Opportunities may have different eligibility requirements, financial support, and deadlines. To be considered you must apply to each opportunity individually.

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This opportunity is open undergraduate students who meet the following qualifications at the time of application:

• Be a U.S. Citizen.
• Be 18 years of age or older.
• Possess knowledge in software engineering or related fields.

• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
• Degree: High School Diploma/GED, Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 months or currently pursuing.
• Discipline(s):
  • Business (11 )
  • Chemistry and Materials Sciences (12 )
  • Communications and Graphics Design (6 )
  • Computer, Information, and Data Sciences (17 )
  • Earth and Geosciences (21 )
  • Engineering (29 )
  • Environmental and Marine Sciences (14 )
  • Life Health and Medical Sciences (51 )
  • Mathematics and Statistics (11 )
  • Other Non-Science & Engineering (13 )
  • Physics (16 )
  • Science & Engineering-related (2 )
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences (30 )
• Age: Must be 18 years of age
• Veteran Status: Veterans Preference, degree received within the last 120 month(s).