University Nuclear Leadership Program-- Scholarship and Fellowship Support
Scholarships and fellowships for U.S. colleges and universities to support students pursuing nuclear science and engineering degrees through the University Nuclear Leadership Program.
Funder: Idaho Field Office (DOE-ID)
Due Dates: March 31, annually (review deadline) | August 13, 2030 (final deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,000,000 per award; typical student awards: $10,000/year (undergrad), $5,000/year (community college), $175,000 total (graduate fellowship, 3 years)
Summary: Supports U.S. colleges and universities in administering scholarships and fellowships for students in nuclear science and engineering fields.
Key Information: Only accredited U.S. institutions of higher education with nuclear-related programs are eligible; cost sharing is not required.
Description
This opportunity provides funding to accredited U.S. two- and four-year colleges and universities to administer scholarships and fellowships for students pursuing degrees in nuclear science and engineering (NS&E) and related fields. The program, managed by the Department of Energy's Office of Nuclear Energy (DOE-NE) through the Idaho Field Office, aims to attract and support the next generation of nuclear professionals by providing financial support to students at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
The program is part of the University Nuclear Leadership Program (UNLP), which seeks to:
- Attract top students to nuclear energy professions.
- Support the nation's intellectual capital in nuclear-related science and engineering.
- Enhance the research and development capabilities of U.S. institutions.
- Facilitate knowledge transfer to the next generation of nuclear workers.
Scholarships and fellowships are awarded to students through a separate DOE-NE process, but institutions must apply to be eligible to administer these funds.
