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Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship (MLEF) Program (Summer 2025 Internship)

U.S. Department of Energy
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The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship (MLEF) Program is a 10-week summer research internship for undergraduate and master’s students in STEM majors. Participants complete a cutting-edge research project at one of the Department’s National Laboratories or DOE Headquarters in support of the Department’s mission of minimizing the environmental and climate impacts of fossil fuels and industrial processes while working to achieve net-zero emissions.

As a MLEF participant, you will train under the mentorship of scientists and engineers while completing a mission-focused research project. During the 10-week appointment, you will receive a bi-weekly stipend, and may be eligible for housing and travel assistance. You will also gain insight into how the Department of Energy is working toward an equitable and clean energy future.

Virtual Info Sessions

Want to learn more about the MLEF Program? Register for one of our information sessions.

Stipend

The MLEF program provides stipends to Participants based on academic level.

  • Undergraduate students receive a stipend of $7,500 for the 10-week program
  • Master’s students receive a stipend of $8,500 for the 10-week program

Travel and Housing Allowances

Participants may be authorized to receive an additional allowance to offset the cost of housing and travel expenses.

Locations

Selections are based on a student’s qualifications and the needs of the appointment site/location. Proximity to the host is not factored during the selection process. The 10-week summer program may place students at one of several possible U.S. Department of Energy sites including but not limited to:

Important Dates

  • Student Application Deadline: January 21, 2025 11:59pm EST
  • Application Status Notification: Mid/Late April 2025
  • Participants Orientation (virtual): Early/mid May 2025
  • Participant Kick-off: Thursday, May 29, 2025 in Washington, D.C.
  • Program Dates: Monday, June 2 to Friday, August 8, 2025
  • Technical Forum: Monday, August 4 to Thursday, August 7, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA

Eligibility Requirements

  • Be at least 18 years of age at time of application.
  • Be a U.S. citizen.
  • Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.8.
  • Be currently enrolled full-time as a degree-seeking student in a STEM program at an accredited college/university at the Associate, Bachelor’s, or Master’s level. Students enrolled in institutions outside of the U.S. are not eligible to apply.
  • Must be classified at least a college sophomore by your college/university at the time of application. Must have completed at least one year as a matriculated undergraduate student at the time of applying. Advanced Placement credits or other undergraduate credits obtained prior to undergraduate enrollment cannot be applied to meet the minimum one-year completion requirement.
  • Be available to participate in the 10-week program.

Contact

Visit our website www.energy.gov/fe/mlef for more information on the MLEF Program.

Contact MLEF@hq.doe.gov if you have any questions.