Program

Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship

Organization

U.S. Department of Energy

Opportunity Type

Fellowship

About the Program

For 20 years, the Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship (MLEF) Program has provided students with opportunities to gain hands-on research experience with the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy (FE). The program was created in 1995 with the goal of improving opportunities for under-represented students in the STEM fields, however all eligible candidates are encouraged to apply. This program has mentored several hundred of the best and brightest students from across the nation for future careers in science, engineering, technology and mathematics (STEM) and provided insight into how the DOE is working to meet the energy challenges of the future. 

The mission of the MLEF program is to strengthen a diverse pipeline of future STEM professionals.   Selected candidates will train under the mentorship of program officials and scientists on focused research projects consistent with the mission of the Office of Fossil Energy.  During the 10 weeks, Fellows will receive a stipend and some students may be eligible to receive housing and travel allowance for the duration of the program.

At the conclusion of the program, Fellows attend a "Technical Forum" where they will present their research findings and tour a nearby technical site (location of the technical forum changes every year).

Program Location

varies

Program End Date

10-week program

Application Deadline

December 21, 2023

Application Website

energy.gov/fe/about-us/students-and-teachers/mickey-leland-energy-fellowship

Paid?

Pay Rate

Additional Benefits

Some students may be eligible to receive housing and travel allowance for the duration of the program.

Description

• Be at least 18 years of age at time of application
• Be a U.S. Citizen
• Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
• Be currently enrolled full-time as a degree-seeking student in a STEM program at an accredited college or university at the Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral level. Must be at least a college sophomore at the time of application.
• Available to participate in the full 10-week program

Open to residents of:

Open to students attending school in:

Degree Programs

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.)
• Master’s Degree (M.A./M.S./M.B.A.)
• Doctorate Degree (Ph.D./M.D./D.D.S.)

Minimum GPA

Minimum Age

18

Citizenship

• U.S. Citizens

Keywords

Contact

mlef@hq.do

Organization Website

energy.gov/fe/about-us/students-and-teachers/mickey-leland-energy-fellowship

Organization Address

Forrestal Building 1000 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20585

Organization Phone

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