The Energy Innovator Fellowship (EIF) program provides funding for recent graduates and early-career energy professionals (within five years of graduation) to engage with critical energy host organizations on projects in advancing solutions aimed at modernizing the power system, improving energy infrastructure for transportation and industry, and enhancing the reliability, affordability, and resilience of the U.S. power system. The program invites candidates from various educational and professional backgrounds to participate in a two-year learning experience with eligible host organizations, including electric public utility commissions, municipal and cooperative utilities, state energy offices, grid operators, Tribal utilities, Inter-Tribal councils, and other Tribal organizations.

The program is designed to expand access to energy-related learning opportunities across the country while contributing to the national transition to resilient and affordable energy. The EIF program is guided by the Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI), Office of Electricity (OE), and Office of Indian Policy and Programs (IE).