About the DOE NNSA LRGF
The Department of Energy National Nuclear Security Administration Laboratory Residency Graduate Fellowship (DOE NNSA LRGF) gives students the opportunity to work at DOE NNSA facilities while pursuing degrees in fields such as engineering and applied sciences, physics, materials, or mathematics and computational science. The program provides excellent financial benefits and annual outlets for professional development.
Established in 2018, the program is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration.
Our Community
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More than 30 fellowships awarded
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20 Ph.D.-granting U.S. universities engaged
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Alumni working in industry, academia and national laboratories
Eligibility
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Open to U.S. citizens
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Seeks Ph.D. students with 18+ months remaining in their academic program as of the fellowship's September 1 start
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Recipients must be full-time doctoral students
Financial Benefits
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$45,000 annual stipend; payment of full tuition and fees
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Yearly professional development allowance
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Renewable up to four years
Program Opportunities
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Two 12-week, on-site DOE laboratory research experiences
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Collaborations with fellows, lab staff and beyond
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Annual meeting to share research and strengthen connections
Laboratory Residency Experiences
The DOE NNSA LRGF connects professors and students working in fields relevant to the DOE lab system with laboratory scientists, fostering collaborative research relationships. The program strengthen these university-laboratory links through an unusual and exciting provision: fellows work and study in residence at one or more of five approved DOE NNSA sites for a minimum of two 12-week periods. Longer stays are highly encouraged, up to or including pursuit of thesis studies at a chosen site.
The residency requirement opens compelling research opportunities to students and their advisors, including access to unique DOE NNSA experimental and computing facilities.
Meet the Fellows
News and Events
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The DOE NNSA SSGF and LRGF's annual meeting will return to the heart of our nation's capital this summer. Fellows, alumni, faculty, DOE laboratory staff and friends of the program will gather at the Washington Marriott at Metro Center, June 25-27.
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Dr. Suzanne Shontz's leadership is visible on university, national and international stages, and her mentorship has inspired generations of students to pursue degrees in STEM.
Outreach
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The annual SSGF/LRGF publication highlights NNSA-supported national laboratory research of interest to fellows and alumni, prospective fellows, and the stewardship science community. -
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