Idaho National Laboratory Graduate Fellowship

Application Timeline:

Application deadline is February 26, 2023 at midnight MT. Interviews and selections will take place throughout the application process with all final selections and offers extended by early May 2023. Graduate Fellowship provides a highly competitive salary ($80k/year) and we cover tuition and fees for up to two years?

At a minimum, candidates must: 

• Be enrolled in Ph.D. program or applied to Ph.D. in a science or engineering discipline that is closely related to INL’s mission. 
• Have the support of their university during the required coursework portion of the Ph.D. 
• Possess authorization to work in the U.S. 
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.

To be considered you must submit the following: 

• Current Curriculum Vitae or resume 
• Unofficial transcripts with current course description 
• Competed INL Graduate Fellowship Program Application Form (attached in application) 
• Letter of interest including: 
  • Proposed dissertation research 
  • Long-term professional goals - Maximum length:
  • Two pages in letter format (U.S. 8.5” x 11”, single sided).
  • Two letters of recommendation, one recommendation must be from Ph.D. advisor. Letters of recommendation can be emailed to Graduatefellowships@inl.gov.

Preference will be given to candidates who: 

• Have research experience related to INL’s mission 
• Have identified an INL technical researcher for mentorship (however, if no mentor is identified, INL will help match applicant to technical staff)

INL Overview:

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 5,000 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation’s nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.

INL Mission:

Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision:

Our vision is to change the world’s energy future and secure our nation’s critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements:

To be eligible for employment at INL men born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

INL is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide EEO to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Women and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation:

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Other Information:

When applying to positions please provide your resume and answer all questions on the following screens. Applicants, who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions, may be deemed ineligible for consideration.

INL does not accept resumes from third party vendors unsolicited.

Benefits & Salary:

We have an extremely competitive salary structure, robust relocation package, and a phenomenal benefits package. For more information, please visit: https://www.inl.gov/careers/benefits-overview