Access the December 2023 Zoom recording.

The DOE CSGF Program Coordinator hosted an application webinar and Q&A for the 2024-2025 recruitment cycle on Thursday, December 7, 2023.

The presentation covered program benefits, eligibility and Science/Engineering vs. Math/Computer Science Track options, plus insight into application components including the Program of Study, reference letters and transcripts.

Click on the image at the right to view the 72-minute recording and access a PDF of the slides.

For quick reference, topics discussed are listed below in the order they were addressed.

  • 00:20 – Fellowship deadlines: application deadline, transcripts & letters (Slide 2)
  • 02:05 – Benefits (Slide 4)
  • 03:35 – Eligibility: citizenship (Slide 5)
  • 04:47 – Eligibility: academic status (Slide 6)
  • 07:12 – Science/Engineering Track vs. Math/CS Track (Slide 7)
  • 08:49 – Program of Study (POS) (Slide 8)
  • 15:29 – References/Letters of recommendation (Slide 9)
  • 17:59 – Transcripts (Slide 10)
  • 20:24 − General application & fellowship questions (Slide 11)
  • 23:55 – Q&A (Slide 12)
Topical themes covered in the Q&A portion (23:55 through 1:11:39) of the webinar are:
  • POS courses, timing, etc.
  • Reference letters & selecting writers
  • Role of academic advisor
  • Academic eligibility scenarios
  • What makes an application stand out
  • Practicum insight