Post Graduate Track
Applications are accepted from recent graduates from bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs with participants selected by WPTO. Review the applicant information and program details below for more information and contact ORISE with any additional questions.
Additional Information
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Application Components
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A complete application consists of:
- Zintellect Profile
- Proposed Role and Responsibilities
- Title
- Position description: The position description should be a maximum of two pages and summarize the post-graduates role and responsibilities at the host facility, how the role supports the mission of the host facility, role of the host facility and mentor, timeline, expected outcomes, and relevance to marine energy.
- Mentor at External Hosting Facility
- Name and contact information
- Host Facility Name
- Department/Division
- Position Title of Mentor
- Letter of Support from the proposed mentor. The letter must demonstrate knowledge of and concurrence with the proposed position description and agreement to host the applicant if an appointment is offered.
- Records showing a degree recently obtained (24 months) from a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral program requiring thesis. Transcripts or copies of the student academic records provided by the applicant from internal institutional systems may be submitted. Proof of graduation must be submitted before the start of your appointment. Applicants who are enrolled in a degree program at the time of the application, but will graduate prior to the start of the appointment, will receive a conditional offer pending proof of graduation.
- Resume (2-page limit)
- Professional summary detailing knowledge, skills, and background in an area aligned with marine energy.
All documents must be in English or include an official English translation. Documents sent by email, postal mail, or fax will not be considered. All supporting materials must be uploaded as PDF files so the document can be searched by Zintellect's search engine. Scanned items are not optimal for search engines. PDF must not require special certificates or passwords to open. Max file size is 10MB.
If you have questions, please send an email to DOE-RPP@orise.orau.gov. Please list the reference code for this opportunity in the subject line of your email.
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Review of Applications
Applications will be reviewed for eligibility and compliance before moving forward to the merit review and final selection.
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Applications will be collected and undergo an eligibility check. Thereafter applications will be reviewed. Application reviews are based on scientific and/or technical merit, relevance to marine energy, and support of the hosting facility. Criteria includes:
Review Criteria:
- Skills-Position Alignment (50%)
- Are the applicant’s academic background, skills, and experience appropriate for the position?
- Relevance to Marine Energy (25%)
- Is the proposed position relevant to marine energy?
- Support of Hosting Facility (25%)
- Can the proposed hosting facility provide the necessary resources to support the responsibilities of the position?
- Does the mentor/applicant match appear to be good? Are both parties committed to having a supportive and productive relationship?
- Skills-Position Alignment (50%)
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Eligibility
In order to qualify for a Marine Energy Fellowship: Post-Graduate Track appointment, you must meet all outlined criteria for eligibility. Read more to learn about eligibility requirements.
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Applicants must:
- Be a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident
- Be a recent graduate of a full-time bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral graduate student at a qualified program at an accredited U.S. college or university. The degree must have been obtained within of the application deadline for the program. You are still eligible to apply pending proof of graduation. This document must be submitted before the start of the appointment. Applicants who are enrolled in a degree program at the time of the application, but will graduate prior to the start of the appointment, will receive a conditional offer pending proof of graduation.
- Have conducted research, development, and/or testing in an area aligned with marine energy.
Applications will be considered without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or covered veteran’s status.
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Timeline
This fellowship is open for applications during the fall of each year with two deadlines for a summer start date and fall start date.
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2025 Application Year
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Application Open
Friday, September 13, 2024 -
1st Application Close
Friday, December 6, 2024, 5 pm ET -
Grace period for the recommendation letter
Friday, December 13, 2024, 5 pm ET -
2nd Application Close
Friday, March 7, 2025 5pm ET -
Grace period for the recommendation letter
Friday, March 14, 2025, 5 pm ET -
Expected Start Date
May - September 2025
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Nature of Appointment
This program is administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE).
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- ORISE is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) asset managed by Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) through a contract between ORAU and DOE.
- You will be considered a program participant and will not enter into an employee/employer relationship with ORISE, ORAU, DOE, or hosting facility.
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