Fusion Energy Sciences Fellowship Program

The Fusion Energy Postdoctoral Research Program offers recent doctoral degree recipients the opportunity to conduct research in the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) fusion energy research and development programs.  Participants acquire experience and training in areas of fusion energy, interact with outstanding scientists and engineers, and have access to advanced equipment and facilities.  Appointments are made to designated DOE laboratories, universities, and contractor fusion energy centers.

Appointments are for one year, normally renewable for a second year.  Participants receive an annual stipend of $67,000 plus limited reimbursement for health and medical insurance costs (currently $430.00 per month single coverage and $1,013.50 per month family coverage).  Inbound travel and moving expenses are reimbursed according to established policies.

Eligibility: An applicant must have received a doctoral degree in an appropriate science or engineering discipline within three years of the desired starting date or expect to complete all requirements for such a degree prior to the desired starting date.  The desired starting date must be before December 31 of the application year. U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status is also required.

Deadline: Completed applications and all supporting materials should be received by March 1, 2013.  Appointment offers will be announced in April.