DOE Computational Science Graduate Fellowship

The DOE CSGF is open to U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents who plan full-time, uninterrupted study toward a Ph.D. at an accredited U.S. university. The program fosters a community of energetic and committed Ph.D. students, alumni, DOE laboratory staff and other scientists. Scholarship Details: • Provides four years of financial support (renewable annually) • A yearly stipend of $45,000 • Payment of full tuition and required fees during the appointment period (at any accredited U.S. university) • An annual $1,000 professional development allowance • A 12-week practicum experience at one of 21 DOE national laboratories or sites, including access to DOE supercomputers • Available for students pursuing a Ph.D. in DOE-related fields • Requires full-time enrollment at an accredited U.S. university Eligibility Criteria • Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident • Must plan full-time, uninterrupted study toward a Ph.D. at an accredited U.S. university • Must enroll at a different institution for Ph.D. studies if currently in a master's program • Must be an undergraduate senior, a first-year graduate student (must not have completed more than one year of coursework), a current master's degree student (must enroll at a different institution for Ph.D.), or an employed individual or other applicant matriculating into graduate school • The following are not eligible: second-year or beyond graduate students; students pursuing a concurrent professional doctoral degree (e.g., dual enrollment as M.D./Ph.D., J.D./Ph.D., D.V.M./Ph.D.) • Encouraged: applications from students in engineering and the physical, computer, mathematical or life sciences Application Process 1. Complete and submit the online application by the specified deadline 2. Provide supporting materials, including academic transcripts and research statements 3. Demonstrate alignment of research interests with DOE priorities 4. Await notification regarding fellowship selection. During the fellowship period, fellows are required to be enrolled as full-time graduate students at an accredited U.S. college or university and conduct research in areas of interest to the DOE. The summer should be spent conducting full-time research related to the completion of one's degree program, enrolled in classes or on a practicum assignment at a DOE facility. The fellow's department must waive any teaching requirements beyond one term.