2020 Internships - DOE Scholars - Federal Energy Management
Organization
U.S. Department of Energy
Application Deadline
1/13/2020 8:00:00 AM Eastern Time Zone
Description
Are you interested in learning how federal agencies collaborate to meet the nation’s energy-related goals?
Through the DOE Scholars Program, the U.S. Department of Energy Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) is offering college students and recent graduates internships opportunities during the 2020 summer to learn about energy management initiatives in the federal government. Selected candidates will be assigned to different federal agencies.
U.S. Veterans are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to U.S. Veterans to allow them the opportunity to use the technical and leadership skills gained during their military tenure. Veteran candidates who have received a college degree in an appropriate science, technology, engineering or mathematics discipline within ten years of their starting date are eligible for appointments.
As a FEMP Scholar, you will:
- Receive hands-on experiences and have day-to-day interactions with energy managers at federal agencies that will provide you with an understanding of energy management at the federal government.
- Learn about how energy research is accomplished at a national laboratory.
- Enhance your academic and professional preparation to pursue a career in energy-related disciplines.
Possible Locations
The agencies listed below have hosted FEMP Scholars in the past and may consider sponsoring additional Scholars this year. There is no guarantee that specific agencies will have Scholars each year.
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
- U.S. Air Force
- U.S. Army
- U.S. Department of Agriculture
- U.S. Department of Commerce
- U.S. Department of Defense
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- U.S. Navy
Participant Benefits
- Stipend: $750/week
- Housing Allowance: $300/week
- Local Transportation Allowance: $20/week
- Inbound/Outbound Travel Reimbursement: up to $1,000, if eligible
- Site Visit to National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
Duration
June 1 - August 7, 2020
Nature of the Appointment
You will not enter into an employee/employer relationship with ORISE, ORAU, DOE or any other office or agency. Instead, you will be affiliated with ORISE for the administration of the appointment through the ORISE appointment letter and Terms of Appointment.
To learn more about the DOE Scholars Program, visit https://orise.orau.gov/doescholars/.
The DOE Scholars Program offers multiple opportunities during the year to accommodate the needs and schedule of individual sponsoring offices. Opportunities may have different eligibility requirements, benefits and deadlines. To be considered you must apply to each opportunity individually.