Benefits available to DOE NNSA LRGF recipients include:
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A $45,000 yearly stipend (effective 9/1/2024).
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Payment of full tuition and required fees during the appointment period at any accredited U.S. university.
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An annual $2,000 academic allowance for research or professional development expenses.
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A term of up to four years, subject to annual renewal.
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Participation in an annual DOE NNSA SSGF/LRGF program review, with related travel expenses reimbursed.
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Two 12-week research residencies at one or more of the following sites: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Los Alamos National Laboratory or Sandia National Laboratories, or at the Nevada National Security Site.
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The opportunity for additional or extended residencies not to exceed a combined total of 24 months.
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An augmented stipend during residency periods.
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The opportunity to join a larger scientific community that understands and appreciates the role stewardship science plays across a variety of science and engineering disciplines.
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Opportunities to attend and publish research results at conferences.