Are you ready to power the future of clean, affordable, and resilient energy? Then this is your moment!
The Energy Innovator Fellowship (EIF) 2025, backed by the U.S. Department of Energy and managed by ORISE, is calling on recent graduates and early-career professionals from around the world to become the next wave of changemakers in the global energy landscape. This isn’t just a fellowship—it’s a front-row seat to revolutionizing how the world generates and distributes power.
What’s the Big Deal?
Selected fellows will work hands-on with host institutions—from electric cooperatives and grid operators to state energy offices and Tribal energy entities—for up to two (02) years. This means you won’t just sit in a lab—you’ll be in the field, shaping the energy future where it matters most.
Fellowship Benefits
This isn’t your average opportunity. The Energy Innovator Fellowship is fully loaded with support to let you thrive:
- Stipend: Competitive, monthly payment based on experience and location.
- $10,000 Upskilling Fund: Use it for educational certifications, conferences, and professional development.
- Health Insurance Allowance: Because your well-being matters.
- $5,000 Relocation Support: Move closer to your impact zone with ease.
- Global Applicants Welcome: The opportunity is open to early-career energy professionals worldwide.
Are You Eligible?
If you’re a recent graduate (bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD) or a young professional with a passion for resilient, equitable, and innovative energy systems, you’re encouraged to apply. All disciplines tied to energy—engineering, public policy, environmental science, data analytics, and more—are welcome.
How to Apply (Before It’s Too Late)?
To apply, you’ll need to:
- Share your motivation for joining the fellowship.
- Detail your skills and qualifications.
- Select and rank host projects that align with your passion and expertise.
Apply: https://ocs.yale.edu/blog/2025/05/22/energy-innovator-fellowship-application-due-june-6th/.
Deadline: June 6, 2025, at 12:00 PM ET. This is a hard cut-off—late applications will not be accepted.