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2027 TALENT Program (Faculty)

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
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Are you a faculty at a Tribal College and University (TCU) interested in advancing your skills in the energy sector and building a stronger network for your TCU?

The DOE Office of Indian Energy's Tribal Advancement through Laboratory Experience, Networking, and Training (TALENT) program offers paid opportunities for TCU Faculty who are interested in Tribal energy-related issues. 

The program will provide educational support and experiential learning opportunities that strengthen scientific leadership among TCU faculty in disciplines of importance to TCUs and relevant to DOE mission areas, and foster a network of mentors, collaborators, and future research partners.

Faculty participants will receive hands-on experience and be mentored by subject-matter experts at the national laboratories, and have access to state-of-the art resources and technology and other theory applications that can be incorporated into their teaching.

If selected, you will: 

  • Enhance your training in energy technologies, and real-world Tribal energy-related issues.
  • Gain exposure to DOE mission areas, research environments, and professional networks. 
  • Expand your technical, leadership, and professional skills. 

The program is intended to encourage continued involvement in energy-related initiatives within Tribal communities and to support participants in pursuing additional education and technical and research opportunities that support tribal communities. 

Applicants are required to provide a letter of support from their TCU Leadership. Tribal citizenship is not required for eligibility. 

Duration:

Appointments are expected to require a full-time commitment of 10 to 12 weeks during the summer of 2027. Appointment periods will align, when possible, with existing programs at participating DOE national laboratories to support integration into broader laboratory cohorts and professional development activities. 

With concurrence from the participant, mentor, ORISE, and DOE Office of Indian Energy (IE), appointments may be extended up to a total of 24 weeks. Commitment for extension appointments may vary to accommodate academic schedules and encourage continued engagement. 

Provisions:

Selected Faculty will receive a weekly stipend of $1,846 to offset the cost of living and other expenses during the appointment period. Stipend rates are determined by the Office of Indian Energy. Additional provisions may also be offered such as supplements for housing, inbound/outbound travel, and on-station travel. 

Location: 

Appointments are expected to be conducted primarily on-site at participating DOE national laboratories across the United States. Currently, the following laboratories will be hosting participants:

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If you have any questions, please contact DOE-TALENT@orise.orau.gov.

Qualifications

You must meet the following conditions to be considered:

  • Be a U.S. citizen at the time of application.  
  • Be employed as faculty at a Tribal College and University (TCU) included in this list: https://orise.orau.gov/zintellect-files/files/list-of-tcus.xlsx, and provide a letter of support from a TCU authorized official (e.g., The President or Chancellor, Department Head, Dean, Provost)
  • Have received a Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university. 

Applicants must obtain approval from the TCU that employes them to participate in the program, and that approval must be documented in the letter of support. Because participation is contingent upon endorsement by the TCU and is expected to require full-time engagement, applicants who are selected to participate should not simultaneously receive a salary from the TCU for their participation in the program, as this would constitute double compensation for the same activity.

A complete application consists of:

  • Zintellect Profile
  • Completion of program specific questions.
    • Academic Institution, rank, courses taught, and number of years of post-secondary teaching experience. 
    • Personal Statement
    • Preferred Locations and Research Partners
  • Letter of support from an authorized official at the TCU of your employment. The TCU must be included in the following list to be considered eligible for an appointment. https://orise.orau.gov/zintellect-files/files/list-of-tcus.xlsx
  • Resume
    • Experience: Recent positions held, including length of employment, hours worked, and location.
    • Community Service & Extracurricular Activities: List service and/or extracurricular activities in which applicants have participated, beginning with the most recent.
    • Special Skills and Abilities: List professional/technical skills and abilities that are relevant to this program and the projects selected.

All documents must be submitted via Zintellect. All application components must be received in the system by the application deadline to be considered.