Idaho National Laboratory Graduate Fellowship Program
The INL Graduate Fellowship Program is designed to identify exceptional talent in research areas aligned with INL’s strategic agenda to enable the current and future mission of the Department of Energy (DOE) and INL.
The program, a collaboration between INL and universities, provides mentoring and financial support for outstanding students who plan to enroll in graduate degree programs. This is a triad relationship between the student, the university thesis advisor and the INL technical advisor to provide meaningful research and mentorship throughout the entire graduate program.
Duration
Duration of PhD program
Funding
First years of Ph.D. program:
- Student will be identified through a selective application process as an INL Graduate Fellow and receive a letter of commitment signed by INL.
- The INL Graduate Fellow will receive financial support from the university for tuition.
- Student will begin collaborating with an INL technical advisor and may participate in INL paid internships while completing their core course work.
Last years of Ph.D. program:
- INL Graduate Fellows will receive an annual salary of $60,000.
- INL Graduate Fellows will receive financial support from INL for tuition.
Eligibility
At a minimum, candidates will:
- Be enrolled in Ph.D. program or applied to a Ph.D. in a science or engineering discipline that is closely related to INL’s core areas of interest. (Note: Cyber security master’s students may be considered.)
- Have the support of their university to provide tuition coverage during the pre-candidacy portion of their degree program.
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5.
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