This fellowship program is designed to meet the needs of the Naval Reactors Division of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for appropriately trained personnel for the maintenance and development of science and engineering technology as it pertains to naval nuclear propulsion. The program will assist in preparing students for roles in naval nuclear propulsion and will support the broader objective of advancing fission energy development through the research efforts of the fellows.
Fellows receive a monthly stipend in the amount of $2,900. The fellow’s basic stipend is augmented by an additional $700 (prorated) dislocation allowance each month during a practicum. Stipends are mailed each month directly to the fellow or deposited directly into the fellow’s bank account.
The program sponsor attempts to provide adequate funding to fellows for meeting the costs of graduate school. No other student support that requires work or any other obligation such as teaching or research assistantship can be accepted without the direct consent of the University of South Carolina Aiken (USCA), Special Programs, Charleston Office. Other awards, prizes, and similar type payments (including veterans benefits) that do not require a service may be accepted without a reduction in the stipend. The Fellowship also provides opportunities for paid-for travel to relevant conferences, and a funded trip to an exclusive practicum.
Eligibility: Fourth-year Undergraduate (Senior), Alum (undergraduate), Graduate Student, Alum (Graduate)
Minimum GPA: N/A
Deadline month: February
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