Krell Institute's DOE NNSA SSGF & LRGF program coordinator hosted an application webinar and Q&A for the 2026-27 recruitment cycle on Dec. 10.
The presentation covered both programs in terms of benefits, eligibility and fellowship-specific requirements. It also addressed application components including the program of study (SSGF), lab mentor and residency plan (LRGF), reference letters and transcripts.
Click on the image at the right to view the 45-minute recording. You may also download a PDF of the slides.
For quick reference, topics discussed are listed below in the order they were addressed.
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00:33 – Program sponsors (Slides 2-3)
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01:30 – Webinar overview (Slide 4)
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02:55 – DOE NNSA SSGF overview: fields, benefits, program of study, practicum (Slides 6-9)
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05:23 – DOE NNSA LRGF overview: fields, benefits, laboratory residency (Slides 10-12)
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08:53 – Joint annual program review (Slide 13)
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10:07 – Side-by-side comparison matrix (Slide 14)
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10:38 – Accessing the application (Slide 16)
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11:05 – Eligibility: academic status (Slides 17-18)
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13:30 – References/Letters of recommendation (Slide 19)
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16:40 – Transcripts (Slides 20-21)
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19:21 – Important dates and deadlines (Slide 22)
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19:45 – General application and fellowship questions (Slide 23)
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22:15 – The fellowship community and where to learn more/how to contact us (Slide 24)
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22:38 – Transition to Q&A
Topical themes covered in the webinar's Q&A portion (23:45 through 44:42) are noted below. Questions were submitted by attendees live and in writing. This list is not inclusive of all questions and is not arranged in the order addressed during the session.
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Academic eligibility scenarios
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Applying for both fellowships; award notification timing
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Practicum/residency stipend/travel reimbursement; coordinator contacts
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Potential to change universities or advisors if awarded a fellowship
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SSGF program of study course selection and timing
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Identifying and connecting with potential LRGF laboratory mentors
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Accepting other awards or conducting internships while a fellow
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Noting past/current DOE NNSA collaboration(s)
Note: We encourage applicants to review eligibility guidelines, track details and the FAQ on this site prior to directing questions to Krell staff. One will also find general instructions, transcript information and detailed FAQ and help documents within the application. Most individual areas of the application also link to section-relevant guidance.