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IBUILD Graduate Research Fellowship


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Academic Level:
Graduate Students (PhD)

Description:
Apply to the Innovation in Buildings (IBUILD) Graduate Research Fellowship in research-intensive building technologies.

What will I be doing? You will get to advance your graduate research by receiving research and educational support to conduct innovative research at your home institution in an area with demonstrated relevance to building energy efficiency. To ensure an impactful fellowship, you will also gain professional development, mentoring, networking, and support for internship opportunities.

Why should I apply?

In addition to advancing your graduate research, you will 1) enhance your education and training in building technologies fields; 2) increase your marketability in these disciplines; 3) gain access to top scientists in the building energy efficiency field; and 4) gain insight into research and career opportunities through your research experiences.

Where will I be located?

The IBUILD Fellowship is designed to support research at your home college or university. IBUILD Fellows may be required to take occasional trips to the BTO office or a national laboratory, when applicable, to meet program representatives.

The details:

-You will receive a competitive stipend of $35,000, an allowance to offset the costs of health insurance up to $16,000, research travel and materials up to $12,000, and limited tuition allowance up to $25,000.

-Fellowship will be awarded in 12-month increments based on an annual review of research progress and sustained alignment with designated BTO research areas.

For more information please visit our website, and for questions contact: James Haynes, DOE-RPP Team: IBUILD@orise.orau.gov
portable funding

Participating Institution(s):
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Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (Lead)

Program Materials:
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This Program can be Described by:
Academic Disciplines:
Architecture
Chemical & Nuclear Engineering
Chemistry
Civil & Environmental Engineering
Computer & Electrical Engineering
Environmental Sciences
Materials Science & Engineering
Mechanical & Industrial Engineering
STEM Fields
Urban Planning & Design

Keywords:
Alternative Energy
Architecture
Energy
Energy Efficiency
Engineering Research
Renewable Energy
STEM Education

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This program is funded by:
U.S. Dept. of Energy (DOE)


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