The Department of Energy National Nuclear Security Administration Stewardship Science Graduate Fellowship (DOE NNSA SSGF)---a program that has supported the studies of more than 100 awardees awardees since 2006---is currently accepting applications through January 14, 2025.
The DOE NNSA SSGF seeks and supports students pursuing a Ph.D. in areas of interest to stewardship science, such as materials under extreme conditions, nuclear science, or high energy density physics. Renewable for up to four years, the fellowship is open to U.S. citizens who plan full-time, uninterrupted study toward a doctoral degree at an accredited U.S. university.
Academic Eligibility:
- Senior undergraduates
- First-year doctoral students
- Second-year doctoral students
- Those matriculating into a Ph.D. program (e.g. employed or otherwise)
Benefits:
- A $45,000 yearly stipend
- Payment of full tuition and required fees
- Yearly program review participation
- An annual professional development allowance
- A 12-week DOE laboratory research practicum experience
Please consider joining fellowship staff as we host an informational webinar at 1:00 p.m. CT on Thursday, November 14. This Zoom session (register here) will provide an overview of the DOE NNSA SSGF and DOE NNSA Laboratory Residence Graduate Fellowship (LRGF) programs and guidance for applying. It will serve as a forum to ask related questions in a live Q&A format. A recording will also be made available via the fellowship website.
Meanwhile, you'll find application details and a downloadable poster here, and we encourage you to read more about the pursuits of fellows and alumni via our annual Stewardship Science publication here. A comprehensive FAQ and specifics regarding submission components and required supporting materials can be accessed via the application portal.
As always, we thank you for your support of the DOE NNSA SSGF, and we welcome the opportunity to answer questions ahead of the January 14 application deadline.
More questions? Contact DOE NNSA SSGF/LRGF Program Staff here: ssgf@krellinst.org