The DOE-EERE Postdoctoral Research Awards support innovative research in energy efficiency and renewable energy by offering recent Ph.D. recipients the opportunity to conduct applied research at universities, national laboratories, and other research facilities. The objective of these awards is to create the next generation of scientific leaders in energy efficiency and renewable energy by attracting the best scientists and engineers to pursue breakthrough technologies. The research programs supporting these awards include:
- Energy Efficiency
- Buildings Technologies Program
- Vehicles Technologies Program
- Renewable Energy
- Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Program
- Geothermal Technologies Program
- SunShot Initiative
- Water Power Program
Each award will provide an annual stipend, allowances for health insurance and research-related expenses, and limited reimbursement for relocation expenses. An Annual Research Meeting for participants will be organized and hosted by EERE. The application deadline is May 1, 2012. More information and application materials can be found at http://www1.eere.energy.gov/education/postdoctoral/