Apply Today! Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) Fellowship: U.S. Department of Energy
STIPEND RANGE: $68,000 - $105,000 (and up - *Stipend rates are determined by DOE officials and are based on the candidate’s academic and professional background.)
Many Majors Eligible: Business - Engineering - Communications - Economics - Math - Physics - Computer and Data Science - Chemistry - Environmental Science - Public Policy - Government Works
FELLOWS RECEIVE:
• Competitive stipend
• Health insurance allowance (includes medical, dental, and vision)
• $5,000 relocation reimbursement
• $10,000 research materials and travel allowance
• Federal Holidays observed
• Hybrid participation schedule
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Science, Technology, and Policy (STP) Program is seeking to develop future leaders in energy efficiency and renewable energy policy. These EERE STP Program appointments provide an opportunity for highly talented scientists, engineers, and technical professionals (e.g. business analysts, graphic designers, informaticians) to participate in programming and analysis at EERE offices in Washington, DC. The Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) drives research, manufacturing, and market solutions to make the abundant solar energy resources in the United States more affordable and accessible for Americans. We do not set policy, nor do we influence policymaking decisions. It is our mission to implement national renewable energy policy through the creation of competitive funding opportunities for solar research, development, and demonstration.
Applicants selected to participate will join the SETO teams responsible for executing the office's initiatives and mission. SETO applications are reviewed (and offers are made) two times per year with an application deadline for this opportunity on Jan 15, 2025. All recommendations must be received by 11:59:59 Eastern Time Zone on Jan 19, 2025 for your application to be considered. The application review process takes approximately 3-4 months. This Fellowship is typically offered as an initial one-year appointment with a second year offer to extend the appointment, contingent on an annual review. There is potential to extend the appointment for additional years under certain circumstances. All appointment extensions are made at the discretion of the sponsoring office. Your learning opportunities may include:
• Collaborating with the active project management of SETO awards
• Engaging with stakeholders across industry, national labs, universities, and more
• Participating in strategic planning for SETO and other DOE initiatives
• Analysis and generating reports on current topics within the solar industry
These activities may be carried out in collaboration with teams of multi-level federal employees, other participants, support service contractors, and experts from national laboratories.
In particular, SETO is seeking Fellows with background in the following areas, but may consider additional relevant backgrounds:
• Photovoltaic technologies
• Concentrating solar-thermal power technologies
• Grid systems integration technologies
• Solar siting, permitting, interconnection, and market analysis
• Manufacturing and technology transfer
• Energy access and environmental justice
• Solar project development and financing
• Solar installation experience, workforce development, and training
• State and local government programs and policy
• Communications, graphic design, and stakeholder engagement
For more information about Science and Technology Fellowships with SETO, please visit https://www.energy.gov/eere/solar/fellowships-and-research-opportunities.
Appointment Location: Washington, D.C.
This Fellowship is based in Washington, D.C. Fellows are required to report in-person according to SETO’s schedule. Currently, in-office presence in Washington D.C. is required 20% of the time, on the Tuesday and Wednesday of every other week. The other 80% of the time is flexible between remote or in-person participation. This schedule may be subject to change at any time.
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Stipend and Allowances
SETO offers a competitive stipend for participation in this program. While exact stipends can vary based upon academic and professional background, SETO anticipates candidates will start their Fellowship at the following stipend rates: post-Bachelor's at $68,000; post-Master's at $75,000; post-Ph.D. at $99,000. For those with significant academic background and/or professional experience following their degree, stipends will be determined on an individual basis.
This Fellowship also offers a range of additional allowances including: a medical, dental, and vision insurance supplement, a local transportation stipend, and scheduled absences observed during federal holidays. A one-time allowance of $5,000 will be issued to offset expenses incurred in relocating from current address to Washington, D.C. (if more than 50 miles from the address shown on the application). Participants will receive a travel and research allowance of $10,000 per appointment year to cover expenses for scientific and professional development activities. Fellows may be offered a second-year extension with an increase in stipend and cost of living adjustment. Past Fellows have gone on to take a wide range of permanent positions in industry, academia, and government.
Appointment Start Date
The onboarding process for the ORISE SETO Fellowship will take approximately three months, and there is an additional eight week minimum between the time an offer is made and a possible start date. Most fellows start between 5 to 9 months after this posting closes, with room for flexibility. However, it is unlikely that start dates before June 15 will be honored.
Requirements
To be eligible for this opportunity, applicants must:
• Have completed requirements for a Bachelor's degree, Master’s, or Doctoral degree by appointment start date
• Be a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident of the United States (LPR).
Direct background in solar is not required for this opportunity, but strong candidates will have skill sets that can directly transfer to SETO’s mission and have an interest in developing a career in the solar industry beyond the Fellowship. SETO is interested in candidates with backgrounds including, but not limited to, physical and natural sciences, social science, engineering, public administration, entrepreneurship, communications, and community and equity work.
While not required, SETO is interested in bilingual candidates.
Questions? Email DOE-RPP@orise.orau.gov. Please list the reference code [DOE-EERE-STP-SETO-2025-2100] for this opportunity in the subject line of your email.