DOE Scholars Program

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence (IN) is seeking Scholars to engage in projects and activities related to IN's mission. IN is responsible for all intelligence and counterintelligence activities throughout the DOE complex, including nearly thirty intelligence and counterintelligence offices nationwide.

IN protects vital national security information and technologies, representing intellectual property of incalculable value. IN's distinctive contribution to national security is the ability to leverage the Energy Department’s unmatched scientific and technological expertise in support of policymakers as well as national security missions in defense, homeland security, cyber security, intelligence, and energy security.

The Scholar will receive training, mentoring, and additional support to effectively accomplish appointment goals. Appointments may involve projects focused on engineering, science, research, technology, policy, business, and government relations.

Stipends 

The DOE Scholars Program provides stipends starting at $900 per week for undergraduate students and $950 per week for graduate students and recent graduates.

Travel

Travel reimbursement of inbound and outbound costs up to $1,000 for participants who live more than fifty miles, one-way, from the assigned hosting site.

Length of Appointment

Appointments may vary in length depending on the project assignment.

Location

Scholars may be assigned to IN's office in Washington, DC or at a IN-approved location.  Appointments may be served on site or virtually depending on project assignment.

A complete application consists of:

• Profile Information
• Goals, Experiences, and Skills Relevant to the DOE Scholars Program
• Resume (PDF)
• Transcripts/Academic Records - Unofficial transcripts or copies of the student academic records printed by the applicant or by academic advisors from internal institutional systems may be submitted. Transcripts/Academic Records must include name of the academic institution, name of the student, completed/in progress coursework and grades through Summer 2024. Documents must have all social security numbers, student identification numbers, and/or dates of birth removed (blanked out, blackened out, made illegible, etc.) prior to uploading into the application system.
• Academic/Professional Recommendation - recommendations should address your academic record and potential for success in an appointment, such as demonstrated intellectual merit, communication and teamwork skills. Recommendations must be submitted via Zintellect by February 23, 2025, 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time Zone.

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

Nature of Appointment

The participant will not enter into an employee/employer relationship with ORISE, ORAU, DOE, or any other office or agency.  Instead, the participant will be affiliated with ORISE for the administration of the appointment through the ORISE appointment letter and Terms of Appointment.

Additional Information

For more information on the DOE Scholars Program, visit https://orise.orau.gov/doescholars or contact us at doescholars@orise.orau.gov.

The DOE Scholars Program offers multiple opportunities during the year to accommodate the needs and schedule of individual sponsoring offices. Opportunities may have different eligibility requirements, benefits and deadlines. To be considered you must apply to each opportunity individually.

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Qualifications

This opportunity is open to undergraduate and graduate students, and recent graduates who meet the following qualifications:

• Be a U.S. Citizen at the time of application.
• Be 18 years of age or older at the time of application.
• Must be pursuing a degree or have a degree in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) discipline, public policy, law or other fields that supports the DOE mission.