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What is the DOE Scholars Program?

The DOE Scholars Program is your chance to connect with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and explore exciting career opportunities in science, technology, research, and policy. Whether you're an undergraduate, graduate student, or a recent grad, this program is designed to help you build your skills, gain hands-on experience, and prepare for impactful careers that support the DOE’s mission and operations.

Explore opportunities in exciting fields like:

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Nuclear Security
  • Energy Security
  • Cybersecurity
  • Environmental Management
  • Research, Technology and Economic Security
  • Emergency Response

…and much more!

What makes the DOE Scholars Program a great opportunity for you?

  • Real-World Experience: Dive into DOE’s mission, culture, and operations to see how your education and skills can make a difference.
  • Showcase Your Talent: Use your knowledge and abilities to contribute to projects that matter.
  • Career Preparation: Build the skills and experience needed for careers in research, technology, science, and policy.
  • Explore Future Opportunities: Learn about potential career paths and gain the knowledge and preparation needed to compete for future opportunities that support DOE’s mission and contribute to global innovation and competitiveness.

If you are looking for a way to take your education to the next level and make a real impact, the DOE Scholars Program could be your next big step!

  • "Instead of being assigned a single project, my mentor involved me in multiple mission areas of the host office and invited me to meetings with individuals from the headquarters, field site, national labs, and other participating groups. The program strongly reinforced my interest in working in the federal government and helped me gain experiences for additional fellowship programs in policy, while also tying into my dissertation research."

     

    —2025 Scholar, Office of Environmental Management, Washington, DC

  • "Connecting with colleagues and even those from other federal agencies was easy and I was able to significantly grow my professional network and learn more about working in the federal government and at the headquarters level. Everyone I connected with was friendly and open to meeting to discuss their work."

    —2025 Scholar, Office of Environmental Management, Washington, DC

  • "It was a great learning experience."

     

    —2025 Scholar, Office of Electricity, Washington, DC