Non-Academic Research Internships for Graduate Students in Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies (Hydrogen INTERN) Supplemental Funding Opportunity
NSF offers supplemental funding for graduate student internships in hydrogen and fuel cell technologies to provide hands-on, non-academic research experience and build a skilled workforce.
Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: June 15, 2024 | April 15, 2027 (annual target date for future fiscal years)
Funding Amounts: Up to $55,000 per student for up to six months; max two supplements (12 months total) per student.
Summary: Supplemental funding for graduate student internships in hydrogen and fuel cell technologies to build a skilled research workforce via hands-on, non-academic training.
Description
This opportunity provides supplemental funding to support graduate student internships in hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, fostering the development of a competitive research workforce. Through a partnership between the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, the program enables graduate students to gain hands-on, non-academic experience in areas such as hydrogen production, delivery, infrastructure, storage, fuel cells, and their applications across transportation, industry, and stationary power sectors. The internships are designed to complement academic research, enhance professional development, and prepare students for diverse career pathways in the rapidly evolving hydrogen sector.
