Information for Applicants

• A class is the group of all Fellows selected under one application window.
• The class of Fellows will be comprised of those who are successfully matched to a Host Institution following their application to the program. Fellow appointments typically start anywhere from mid-July through late September. Dates are subject to change.

Information will be provided in forthcoming Fellow candidate application.

The fellowship candidate must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident (LPR) residing in the U.S. at the time of application and throughout the appointment period. Even if remote, Fellows must reside within the U.S. Evidence of this status must be submitted at the time an appointment offer is accepted.

Fellows must commit to full engagement to their fellowship throughout their appointment period. The Fellow is required to comply with the Host Institution's attendance policies.

Yes. The matching process is based on mutual agreement. If a project or geography is not a fit for a given candidate, then the candidate should not select it in their application.

Applicants are given the opportunity to choose from a list of predetermined host facilities & projects of which the applicant will choose their top favorites (typically 3-5). The application will be reviewed by the host facilities (only by the hosts that the applicant listed as their top favorites).  Host will provide ORISE with their preferred applicant(s) and ORISE will confirm the match before sending the official offer.

Stipends are determined by the highest degree level completed by start of the appointment term. Stipends are paid directly to the Fellow at the end of each month by ORISE. More information about stipends and additional provisions can be found in the forthcoming Fellow candidate application.

Fellow engagement location is determined by the Host Institution. The Host Institution’s preference is provided in the Fellow candidate application.

To maximize your likelihood of being interviewed and chosen by a Host Institution, please ensure you satisfy all eligibility criteria for Fellow candidates, complete the application fully, and submit all required materials. It is advisable to carefully review all available projects before indicating your preferences in the application. Additionally, although not mandatory, arranging for a letter of recommendation to be submitted prior to the application deadline is strongly encouraged. Please review the current opportunities that are available.

All ORISE appointments must be approved by the DOE Program Coordinator. Appointment letters are provided to Fellows by ORISE once approval is received. Prior to ORISE’s notification, selections are not final.

We strongly discourage this. Only ORISE is authorized to offer you an appointment and you should not relocate or resign from your current position until you have received an appointment offer from ORISE.

No. The fellowship is an educational experience, and the annual stipend is provided to offset the cost of living. Fellows are considered a program participant and will not enter an employer/employee relationship with DOE, ORISE, their Host Institution, or any other office or agency.

Yes. The fellowship appointment is for one year, renewable for a second if all parties agree to continue.