The EERE Postdoctoral Research Awards support innovative research in energy efficiency and renewable energy by offering recent PhD recipients* the opportunity to conduct applied research at universities, national laboratories, and other research facilities.
*Applicants without a Ph.D. may be considered for the Water Power topic area.
Research Topics:
Application deadline is February 28, 2013
More information and application materials can be found at:
Objective: Annual national competition designed to encourage students to apply their creative skills to the development of technological innovations with great potential to support the improved delivery of care at the frontlines of medicine.
Eligibility: Open to graduate and undergraduate students enrolled in accredited engineering programs in the United States.
Status: Entries invited for 2013 competition, with online submission site opening on December 3, 2012 and pre-proposals due by January 21, 2013.
See their website for additional details.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) sponsors a 10-week summer internship program for students majoring in homeland security related science, technology, engineering and mathematics (HS-STEM) disciplines. This program is open to graduate students interested in the specific field of Nuclear and Radiological Threat Detection.
Graduate students: $7,000 stipend plus travel expenses
Areas of research: Nuclear engineering, physics, mathematics, statistics, computer sciences, systems engineering, electrical engineering, and material science
10-week research experiences offered at: Argonne, Idaho, Lawrence Berkeley, Lawrence Livermore, Los Alamos, Oak Ridge, Pacific Northwest, Sandia, Savannah River
Other Research facilities: Homeland Security Studies and Analysis Institute, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Development Center, Plum Island, and more!
Eligibility requirements:
Application deadline: January 15, 2013
Questions regarding can be sent via e-mail to dhsed@orau.org.
During the 2012 – 2013 academic year, the King-Chavez-Parks Initiative is piloting a partnership with the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity, an independent faculty development center that is 100% dedicated to supporting graduate students, post-docs, and faculty members in making successful transitions throughout their academic careers.
The NCFDD provides the following opportunities for Fellows:
DISCUSSION FORUM
Provides Fellows with access to private, moderated discussion forums. This is the online community where members gather to discuss skills and strategies that will increase productivity and work/life balance, as well as problem-solve, exchange support, and experience peer-mentoring. The NCFDD’s most popular forum is the Monthly Writing Challenge. It’s a great place to go if Fellows want support in establishing a daily writing practice.
MONTHLY TELE-WORKSHOPS
Each month, the NCFFD hosts a tele-workshop that digs into one of the 10 Keys to Thriving in the Academy. Additionally, each month they host a guest expert on the topics that members have requested. If Fellows are unable to attend the workshops live, don’t worry. The NCFDD records each one and provides access to the audio, slides and transcripts. That way, Fellows can enjoy the materials at their convenience.
MONDAY MOTIVATOR
Fellows will receive a weekly email that includes a productivity tip as well as a little electronic support and encouragement.
MONTHLY BUDDY MATCH
For Fellows who would like a writing buddy, the NCFFD will match members at the beginning of each month.
Please consider joining this online community where you can share, connect, exchange, and grow in the skills that will help you to truly thrive in your academic career.
Contact Michelle Snitgen of the Lansing, MI, KCP Intiative, with any questions (517-373-0273) or snitgenm@michigan.gov.
