Application Deadline
12/2/2022 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time Zone
Description
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE), Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) conducts early-stage research and development (R&D) to strengthen the body of scientific and engineering knowledge supporting industry efforts to develop new technologies that increase U.S. hydropower and marine energy (ME) generation. Marine and hydrokinetic technologies convert the energy of waves, tides, and river and ocean currents into electricity and have the potential to provide millions of Americans with locally sources, clean, and reliable energy. This program is designed to provide graduate thesis research opportunities in marine and hydrokinetics at DOE laboratories and other DOE/WPTO-approved facilities.
What will you be doing?
As a participant with the Marine Energy Graduate Student Research Program, you will get to advance your doctoral thesis utilizing the expertise, resources, and capabilities available at DOE laboratories, industry or other approved facility to accomplish your research goals, all while networking with top scientists in the field. You will enhance your education and training in marine and hydrokinetics, increase your marketability in these disciplines, gain access to top scientists and state-of-the-art equipment, and gain insight into research and career opportunities through your internship experiences. You will have the opportunity to collaborate and learn from experts researching, developing, and testing emerging technologies in marine and hydrokinetics.
You will conduct research at both your academic institution and at an external hosting facility conducting research in Marine Energy. Because you are responsible for finding a host facility and securing a mentor, you will be embedded in a facility whose research aligns with your research goals and who can provide the resources you need for your research. Your mentor may also be a resource for your next career step!
Who should apply?
Highly motivated graduate students who are completing a thesis in an area of interest to WPTO, including but not limited to innovative technologies for clean, domestic power generation from marine and hydrokinetics technologies.
Applicants who are able to independently seek and secure a hosting facility and mentor to host them for at least 6 months of the appointment.
Where will you be?
You will identify the host facility where you want to conduct your research and a potential mentor currently conducting or directing research in an area of importance to WPTO, including, but not limited to, technologies for clean domestic power generation from hydropower, waves, and tides. The minimum appointment period for this program is 6 months at the identified hosting facility
Apply Today! We will need a copy of your academic records, a resume, two letters of reference, and a research plan, including your proposed hosting facility and potential mentor. For more information and resources on research plans, visit https://orise.orau.gov/marine-energy-program/.