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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!

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Hydropower Office enables research, development, and testing of emerging technologies to advance marine energy as well as next-generation hydropower and pumped storage systems for a flexible, reliable grid.

Marine energy technologies convert the energy of waves, tides, and river and ocean currents into electricity and have the potential to provide millions of Americans with locally sourced, reliable energy. The DOE-funded Marine Energy Fellowship: Graduate Student Track will strengthen those efforts by preparing graduate students for careers in marine energy important to the Hydropower Office by providing opportunities at DOE laboratories, industry organizations, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), nonprofits, and other DOE-approved facilities.

Marine Energy Fellowship applications are reviewed (and offers are made) two times per year:

Summer Cohort | Start Dates: May-July. Application Deadline: December 12, 2025 at 5:00pm ET. 

Fall Cohort | Start Dates: August-October. Application Deadline: March 27, 2026 at 5:00pm ET. 

Please see the attached flyer for sign-up information!

Application Deadline: February 16, 2026 @11:59PM Eastern Time Zone

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

  What will I be doing?

 The selected fellow will join the Energy Sector Industrial Base (ESIB) Team within the Analysis and Strategic Investment division of MESC and participate in the team’s analytical activities.

For more information, please visit the opportunity on 

https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DOE-STP-MESC-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.

Preferred Qualifications:

•    A master's or doctoral degree relevant to minerals processing and refining.

•    Experience in the technologies involved with minerals processing and refining, preferably with industrial experience deploying, building, or operating such processes and the capital equipment involved.

•    Experience with the markets and economics of mineral production and their supply chains.

Program Website: https://www.energy.gov/mesc/office-manufacturing-and-energy-supply-chains

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

Please see attachment for additional details.

Apply Today! Marine Energy Fellowship – Postgraduate Track, Summer Cohort 

ExperienceORISE@orau.org

mep@engineering.illinois.edu

DEADLINE: December 12, 2025, at 5:00PM ET

STIPEND RANGE: $5,000 - $5,833 monthly

FELLOWS RECEIVE:

·       Competitive stipend

·       Health insurance allowance (includes medical, dental, and vision)

·       Up to $4,000 inbound/outbound reimbursement

·       $10,000 research materials and travel allowance

·       Hybrid and remote participation schedules available

Apply Today! https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DOE-EERE-RPP-2025-Summer-MEF-Postgrad?utm_source=opp…

SEE ATTACHMENT FOR MORE DETAILS!

STIPEND RANGE: $2,700 - $3,150 monthly

DEADLINE: December 12, 2025 at 5:00pm ET

FELLOWS RECEIVE:

• Competitive stipend

• Health insurance allowance (includes medical, dental, and vision)

• Up to $4,000 inbound/outbound reimbursement

• $10,000 research materials and travel allowance

• Hybrid and remote participation schedules available

PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT FOR MORE DETAILS!

Apply Today! https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DOE-EERE-RPP-2025-Summer-MEF-Grad?utm_source=opportu…

My name is Tatiana Michel. I am a graduated student from the Aerospace Engineering and Hoeft Technology and Mangement class of 2024. I hope this email finds you well.

This past year I have founded The Solastra Fellowship - which has the mission to empower Latino pioneers to soar, lead, and inspire the future of aerospace and aviation! 

 You and the programs at UIUC have all in part empowered me to found this fellowship, and I would love to see some fellow students from UIUC feel empowered to apply! I would be honored if you could help spread the word on our UIUC campus - whether email, socials, or another platform!  Applications opened September 1st and close October 17th. Students can be undergrad or grad and can be from any major - so long as they are interested in the aviation or aerospace industry!  I have attached below 2 flyers that we have been sharing with our company, school, and individual partners.

 Thank you in advance and let me know if I can answer any questions.

 Sincerely, 

Tatiana

Earn up to $2,500 for research at the U of I.