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Scholarships, careers, and opportunities for MEP students. Links to more scholarship listings for continuing students, department scholarships, and external scholarships here: https://grainger.illinois.edu/admissions/costs/undergraduate.

We are excited to share the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of the Director (OD) is currently seeking applicants for fellowship opportunities!

Location:

Fellows are expected to be fully engaged, either in-person, hybrid In-person or hybrid location in Bethesda, MD.

Length of Appointment:

Initially one year and may be renewed annually for up to four years, upon recommendation of NIH and contingent on the availability of funds.

Deadline for Application:

An initial review of applications will occur on July 1, 2026. Thereafter, applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis throughout the 2026 calendar year, and selections made as projects for participation become available.

Please see attachment for more details!

Apply Today to the DOE Science, Technology, and Policy Program– Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation – Minerals Processing Technology and Policy Fellowship!

The selected fellow will join the Energy Sector Industrial Base (ESIB) Team within the Analysis and Strategic Investment division of the Analysis and Strategy Office and participate in the team’s analytical activities. The ESIB Team develops work products to inform U.S. government strategies and positions to ensure the United States has the materials and production capabilities for a resilient energy supply chain.

 This project seeks a fellow with a background in mineral processing/refining. Securing critical minerals and materials (CMMs) is a priority of the administration and DOE, necessitating substantial research and analysis to support decision-making. The selected fellow will engage in the following activities during the appointment:

1.    Conduct research and analysis on CMM technologies and markets

2.    Learn to craft materials for senior leadership and respond to requests thereof (e.g., papers, presentations, and briefings)

3.    Participate in program design and implementation

4.    Develop, implement, and automate new analytical tools and methodologies

5.    Build relationships with other offices and stakeholders

6.    Additional projects as they become available

Application Deadline: July 31, 2026 @11:59 PM Eastern Time Zone

Please see attachment for details!

We are excited to share the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Research Innovation, Validation, and Application (ORIVA) is currently seeking applicants for fellowship opportunities!

Deadline for Application: An initial review of applications will occur on July 1, 2026. Thereafter, applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis throughout the 2026 calendar year, and selections made as projects for participation become available.

Please see attachment for details!

 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management (OREM) is now accepting applications for its 2026 Science Education and Internship Program (SEIP) fellowships.

 Appointment durations are 2 years (with possible extension).

General Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

•    Be a U.S. citizen at the time of application

•    Be at least 18 years old by June 5, 2026

•    Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale

•    Be currently enrolled in or have graduated within the last 2 years (Legal Fellow: must be a 1L or 2L at time of application)

Application Deadline

June 5, 2026 (11:59 PM ET)

To apply, search the reference code listed above on Zintellect.

Please see the attachment for more details!

DOE Science, Technology, and Policy Program–

Office of International Affairs Ukraine Energy Assistance Fellow

 https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DOE-STP-IA-2026?utm_source=opportunity_digest&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dpp_star

 About this Opportunity

DOE's Office of European and Eurasian Affairs, within the Office of International Affairs, provides focused technical assistance to Ukraine's energy system. With guidance from a mentor, the selected fellow will have a hands-on learning experience with U.S. government and national laboratory technical assistance to Ukraine and its surrounding region. This technical assistance covers a wide range of activities, from modeling of natural gas systems to policy analysis surrounding energy use for reindustrialization. 

 The Fellow will have the opportunity to participate in study design and analysis; collaborate with laboratory experts, interagency stakeholders, and foreign counterparts; and observe the briefing process for senior DOE officials. The Fellow will not participate in activities or handle information requiring a security clearance, nor will they act as a representative of the U.S. government in interactions with foreign officials.

 For more information, please visit the opportunity on Zintellect:

https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DOE-STP-IA-2026?utm_source=opportunity_digest&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dpp_star

Qualifications: To be eligible for this opportunity, applicants must:

•    Be a U.S. Citizen

•    Be 18 years of age or older

•    Have earned their master’s or doctoral degree by anticipated start date.

The ideal candidate will have completed a master’s or other advanced degree. Due to the broad range of technical assistance and collaboration opportunities within this fellowship, a wide range of educational backgrounds will be considered. However, applicants should have demonstrated interest in energy policy and/or international relations and the ability to understand and evaluate technical material on energy systems. 

Questions? Email DOE-RPP@orise.orau.gov. Please list the reference code [DOE-STP-IA-2026] for this opportunity in the subject line of your email.

Are you interested in learning how to develop a new archival repository into a more discoverable, rich resource for the Department of Transportation? Here is an opportunity to learn new archival operating procedures, improve outreach and access to library collections and services, and research, create, and share educational content about transportation history. See attached flyer for more information and apply at the link below!

History and Archives Fellow at the National Transportation Library: https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/USDOT-BTS-2026-OILS?utm_source=opportunity_digest&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dpp_star

The application is now open for several MEP and ARISE leadership opportunities, and we’d love for you to apply! Positions include ENG 111 Peer Mentor, EMBARK Orientation Volunteer, ARISE Summer Bridge RA, and NACME Virtual Bridge Peer Mentor.

You can view the application here: go.illinois.edu/MEP_getinvolved  and the deadline is May 7th. 

These roles are a great way to give back, build leadership skills, support incoming engineering students, and get more involved with the MEP community. You can apply to be considered for more than one position, so be sure to check out all the options! 

All positions are paid, with the exception of the EMBARK Volunteer role, which is unpaid but covers housing during the program for students living in university housing.

If you’re interested, we encourage you to apply, we’d love to work with you! Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions.