U.S. Department of Energy STARS Research Program - Application Deadline
Looking for a paid research experience for both the academic year and summer? Interested in computer or environmental sciences?
The U.S. Department of Energy STARS Research Program is open for applications from undergraduate students!
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Environmental Management (EM) Minority Serving Institution Partnership Program (MSIPP) Success Through Academic Research Scholarship (STARS) program provides opportunities for undergraduate students from Minority Serving Institutions pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) that supports the EM research and operations in the following areas: Soil & Groundwater; Deactivation & Decommissioning; Tank Waste; Robotics; Machine Learning; Artificial Intelligence; Cybersecurity; and Advanced Manufacturing. The program also provides undergraduate students enrolled at a Minority Serving Institution (MSI) up to two years of support for the pursuit of an undergraduate degree and two additional years for students choosing to pursue a Master’s degree. Internships aim to introduce Scholars to the missions, functions, operations, and culture of EM and the hosting site allowing Scholars to gain relevant experience in their fields of study or expand knowledge in areas of interest. Upon graduation, Scholars will have a greater understanding of the EM mission and its science and technology needs and be highly prepared to apply and be selected for employment with EM.
What are the benefits?
- Tuition: $36,000/academic year (Amount is based on expected average cost. The tuition allowance may be higher based on student’s actual tuition costs. The stipend can be used for two years of undergraduate and an additional two years of a Master's degree.)
- Stipend: $32,000/academic year
- Education Allowance: $5,000/scholarship year
- Summer Internship: 10-week internship
- Stipend: $750/week
- Housing Allowance: up to $700/week based on assigned location (If relocating more than 50 miles from assigned location)
- Local Transportation: $50/week
- Inbound/Outbound: $1,000 to be paid as a lump-sum with the first stipend payment (If relocating more than 50 miles from assigned location)
- Academic and career guidance
Want to learn more about this exciting opportunity? RVSP for their informational webinar on Tuesday, October 15th, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM EST, or 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM AZ Time.
Need help with your application? Reach out to an Undergraduate Research Ambassador (URA) on how to craft a competitive application to this program by emailing undergradresearch@arizona.edu(link sends e-mail) or making a 1:1 appointment with an URA.
Ready to apply? Apply to the application at this link. The deadline is on Friday, December 20, 2024, 11:59 pm EST, or 9:59 PM AZ Time.
Questions? Please email your inquiries to EM-MSIPP-STARS@orise.orau.gov. In the subject line of your email inquiry, please list the reference code [DOE-EM-MSIPP-STARS-2025].