Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship (MLEF) Program

Tue, 22 Nov 2016 11:46:55 -0500

The Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship (MLEF) Program provides college students with an opportunity to gain and develop research skills with the Department of Energy’s Office of Fossil Energy for 10 weeks over the summer.

The goal of the program is to improve opportunities for women and minority students in these fields, however all eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.

Selected candidates will train under the mentorship of program officials and scientists on focused research projects consistent with the mission of the Office of Fossil Energy. During the 10 weeks, Fellows will receive a stipend and some students may be eligible to receive housing and travel allowance for the duration of the program.

Undergraduate students receive a weekly stipend of $600;

Master’s students receive a weekly stipend of $750;

Ph.D. students or graduates receive a weekly stipend of $850.

At the conclusion of the program, Fellows are required to attend a "Technical Forum" where they will present their research findings and tour a technical site located nearby.

Deadline is December 30, 2016.

If you plan to apply for this summer research position, notify Janet McGlynn, mcglynn@umbc.edu, for on-campus assistance with the application documents.

For more details, visit the website.