DOE STP Fellowship
DOE Science, Technology, and Policy Program–
Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation – Office of State and Community Energy Programs Fellowship
https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DOE-STP-CMEI-SCEP-2026
About this Opportunity
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Science, Technology, and Policy Program (STP) offers an opportunity for highly talented scientists, engineers, and technical professionals to participate in activities related to the mission of Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI) offices in Washington, D.C. and Golden, CO.
The Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) empowers states, local governments, Tribal Nations, nonprofit organizations, public schools, community partners and more to build local capacity to deliver the tangible benefits of diverse and abundant energy options to their communities.
The following SCEP programs are seeking ORISE fellows:
- State Energy Program
- Renew America’s Schools Program
- Community Energy Programs
- Home Energy Rebates Programs
What will I be doing?
With guidance from your mentor, your learning opportunities may include:
- Assist in the design of new grant programs for energy optimization and residential workforce development created through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and Inflation Reduction Act.
- Participate in such programs, including reviewing and assessing applications, reports, and public comments, monitoring grantee progress, and interacting with grantees as challenges arise.
- Assist in the development of stakeholder outreach and communication materials.
- Researching the policies and best practices around energy optimization and residential workforce development from nonprofits, industry, and state and tribal governments that can be shared with and adopted by grantees by SCEP’s stakeholders.
- Research and response to external inquiries.
- Research and engage with state and local governments regarding energy priorities that advance energy affordability, reliability, and security.
- Assist in the coordination of other DOE offices and engage with stakeholders, including state, tribal, and local governments, public and private interest groups, and the DOE National Laboratories, to gain knowledge of industry developments, technology trends, and technology program deployment goals to increase the use of energy technologies and practices.
Provisions
Fellows will receive monthly stipends based on their academic and professional backgrounds. They will start as follows:
- Bachelor’s degree: $70,000/appointment period
- Master’s degree: $85,000/appointment period
- Ph.D degree: $102,000/appointment period
Fellows may also receive:
- Health Insurance
- Relocation Assistance
- Travel/Research Allowance
Locations
Washington, D.C. or Golden, CO
For more information, please visit the opportunity on Zintellect:
https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DOE-STP-CMEI-SCEP-2026
Qualifications:
Applicants must:
- Be a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.
- Be 18 years of age at the time of application.
- Be enrolled as a student currently pursuing their bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree, or have earned their bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree within the last 5 years.
Program Website: https://www.energy.gov/cmei/scep/office-state-and-community-energy-programs
Questions? Email DOE-STP@orise.orau.gov. Please list the reference code
[DOE-STP-CMEI-SCEP-2026] for this opportunity in the subject line of your email.