DOE Postdoctoral Fellowship

Name: DOE Fusion Energy Sciences Postdoctoral Research Program

Award Amount:

• Annual stipend of $90,000.
• Additional allowances for health insurance, relocation, and travel.

Overview:
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Fusion Energy Sciences Postdoctoral Research Program offers recent doctoral graduates the opportunity to engage in advanced research within DOE’s fusion energy and plasma science initiatives. Participants collaborate with leading scientists and engineers, gaining hands-on experience with cutting-edge equipment and facilities. The program aims to advance understanding in areas such as plasma confinement, dynamics, and interactions with materials, contributing to the broader goal of developing sustainable fusion energy sources.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must have obtained a doctoral degree in a relevant science or engineering discipline within four years prior to the application due date, or expect to complete all requirements for such a degree before the desired start date.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident at the time of application.

Application Requirements:

• Submit an online application through the Zintellect portal.
• Provide a current résumé or curriculum vitae (CV).
• Include an unofficial transcript with the application; an official transcript will be required upon selection.
• Obtain a letter of support from a proposed mentor at a hosting facility, detailing:
  • Familiarity with the applicant’s proposed research project.
  • Agreement with the scope of the research.
  • Confirmation of the hosting facility’s approval and ability to accommodate the research.
• Secure two recommendation letters:
  • One from the applicant’s Ph.D. thesis or dissertation advisor.
  • One from another individual familiar with the applicant’s research and relevant experiences.

Application Timeline:

• Submission Deadlines:
  • Mid-January for a summer start.
  • Early June for a winter start.
• Award Notification: Applicants are typically notified within 3–4 months after the submission deadline.

Program Benefits:

• Annual stipend of $90,000.
• Health insurance stipend to offset medical, dental, and vision insurance costs.
• One-time relocation allowance of $3,000 for participants relocating more than 50 miles to the hosting facility.
• Travel allowance of $4,000 for professional development, conferences, and meetings.
• Optional International Collaboration Supplement for research involving substantial international collaboration, providing additional travel funds for extended visits to foreign institutions.

Additional Information:

• Initial appointments are for one year, with the possibility of extension for an additional year based on program needs, funding availability, and participant eligibility.
• Participants are required to have health insurance coverage from the start date and throughout the duration of the appointment.
• For detailed information and application guidelines, visit the official program page below.

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