The DOE NNSA SSGF application process begins each fall and concludes the following spring when formal acceptance is required of those selected to comprise the newest class of fellows.
Applications for the fellowship's 22nd cohort — the 2027-2028 incoming class — are due Tuesday, January 5, 2027.
Application sections can be completed in any order and over multiple visits to the secure site. A checklist helps applicants track their progress prior to final submission. Prior to and after submission, applicants can track the receipt of transcripts and requested letters of support.
Required Supporting Materials
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Transcripts: Request an official transcript from each university or college you have attended, including your current fall transcript. Official transcripts must be sent directly from the university, either via mail or through an e-transcript system. Transcripts sent by an applicant will not be accepted regardless of delivery method.
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References: You will use our online system to notify references of your requests for letters. The system will send an email to each of your references with a link to our online system, where they can submit their letters.
After Submission
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Confirmation: You will receive an email confirming that your application was submitted. Please contact us if you do not receive an email within 24 hours. Print the completed application and keep a copy for your files.
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Application Status: You can check your application’s status via the online system at any time, even after final submission.
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Application Deadline: Online applications for the program's 2027-2028 incoming cohort are due Tuesday, January 5, 2027. It is the applicant's responsibility to final submit and also ensure that transcripts and reference letters are received by the stated deadline.
Application information is used solely for the purpose of selecting fellows and administering the program. Please note that materials submitted in support of this application are considered confidential as described in the Krell Institute Fellowship Privacy Statement. It is the applicant's responsibility to read and understand this policy. All applications from candidates who do not receive funding are destroyed after the selection and award process.