DOE Scholars

Organization
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
Reference Code
DOE-Scholars-2015
Application Deadline
7/3/2015 12:00:00 AM Eastern Time Zone
Description

Applications for Summer 2015 are Closed.  Applications open September 15 for Summer 2016.

The DOE Scholars Program offers unique opportunities that introduce students or post-graduates to the agency’s mission and operations.

The U.S. Department of Energy is committed to:

  • Energy security
  • Nuclear security
  • Scientific discovery and innovation
  • Environmental responsibility
  • Management excellence

Participants in the DOE Scholars Program gain a competitive edge as they apply their education, talent and skills in a variety of scientific research settings within the DOE complex. Appointments are available for a variety of disciplines at participating DOE facilities nationwide.

The DOE Scholars Program presents you with the opportunity to explore a federal career with DOE at various stages in your education.

DOE Scholars selected by the Federal Energy Management Program are given a Veteran's Preference. Selected veterans will be placed at various federal agencies in Washington, D.C.

Stipends 

The DOE Scholars program provides stipends to Fellows based on the following scale:

  • Undergraduate student – minimum of $600 per week
  • Graduate and post-graduate student - - minimum of $650 per week

Travel

Inbound and outbound travel may be provided according to ORAU Travel Policies and the policies of the sponsoring federal agency.

Additional Information

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

Qualifications

The DOE  Scholars program is open to all students and recent graduates who meet the following qualifications:

1.  U.S. Citizen

2.  16 years of age or older

3.  Undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate of an accredited institute of higher education

4.  DOE Scholars internships are typically during the summer months and are approximately 10-weeks in length. Limited extensions may be granted based on the needs of the facility and the intern's availability.

5.  Veterans are given Veterans preference with the Federal Energy Management Program which places interns at federal agencies in the Washington, D.C. area.

Eligibility Requirements
  • Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
  • Degree: Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 month(s).
  • Discipline(s):
    • Business (11 )
    • Chemistry and Materials Sciences (12 )
    • Communications and Graphics Design (6 )
    • Computer, Information, and Data Sciences (16 )
    • Earth and Geosciences (21 )
    • Engineering (27 )
    • Environmental and Marine Sciences (14 )
    • Life Health and Medical Sciences (45 )
    • Mathematics and Statistics (10 )
    • Other Non-Science & Engineering (13 )
    • Physics (16 )
    • Science & Engineering-related (1 )
    • Social and Behavioral Sciences (27 )
  • Veteran Status: Veterans Preference, degree received within the last month(s).
Affirmation

I certify that I am at least 16 years of age; that I am a U.S. Citizen; that I am an undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate of an accredited institution of higher education or have received a degree within the last 5 years; and that I am available to participate in the DOE Scholars Program internship.