Science, Technology and Policy (STP) Program Fellow

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Science, Technology and Policy Program is designed to provide opportunities for 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.  For more information about the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management, please visit https://www.energy.gov/fecm/office-fossil-energy-and-carbon-management.

As an ORISE participant, you will:

• Gain insight into the Federal government's role in the creation of clean energy technology research and development.
• Contribute to a project, or projects, related to energy and climate change policies by applying scientific and technical knowledge.
• Continue your education and involvement in areas that support the DOE mission either in a technical or policy-related area.
• Become part of a team and be mentored by highly trained staff that support research, development, demonstration, and deployment of carbon management technologies and infrastructure to reduce carbon emissions and other environmental impacts of fossil fuel production and use.

A stipend will be based on appointment level and commensurate with qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Associate Students: Stipend starting at $30,000.
• Bachelor’s Degree | Master’s Students or Degree | Doctoral Students: Stipend starting at $50,000.
• Doctoral Degree: Stipend starting at $75,000.
• Faculty: Selected applicant will receive a stipend starting at $100,000.