The Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship (MLEF), sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Fossil Energy, is a 10-week summer internship program that provides opportunities to minority and female students who are pursuing degrees in science, technology (IT), engineering, or mathematics (STEM majors). Candidates who are selected will have the opportunity to work on focused research projects consistent with the mission of the Office of Fossil Energy.
During the 10 weeks, students will work at one of several locations. At the conclusion of the internship, students will attend a “Technical Forum” where they will present their research project and tour several technical sites located nearby (the location of the technical forum changes every year).
- Apply here
- Applications accepted from November 16, 2012 through January 18, 2013
- Internship runs from June 3, 2013 to August 9, 2013
To qualify for the program, students must:
- Be 18 years of age;
- Be a citizen of the United States;
- Be currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university (sophomore year or higher); and
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Students will be paid:
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A weekly stipend of $750 for Master’s students;
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A weekly stipend of $850 for Doctoral and Post-Doctoral students;
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Approved travel costs to and from the host site; and
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Approved travel costs to the Technical Forum for presentations and awards.