Program
Applications Due
Funding Source
Maximum Award
Award Details
Host Institutions designate specific projects for Fellows and appoint a staff member to serve as the Fellow’s Mentor. The Mentor is responsible for guiding the Fellow throughout the fellowship term, both in project implementation and in support of the Fellow’s educational and professional growth.
Eligibility
Eligible entities for Host Institutions include:
- Electric cooperatives
- Grid operators (e.g., independent system operators and regional transmission organizations)
- Municipal utilities
- Public utility commission
- State energy offices
- Tribal entities defined below:
- Indian Tribes, including any Alaska Native village, any Alaska Native village or regional corporations, and any organizations operating within or chartered through Indian Tribes, such as energy related offices and Tribal utilities.
- Non-profit Regional Intertribal Organizations comprised of two or more federally recognized Indian Tribes, established under congressional, state, or Tribal law to act on behalf of the participating Indian Tribes. This includes intertribal councils, regional Tribal organizations or associations, Alaska regional development organizations, and Tribal federations.
- Tribal energy development organizations
Eligible Activities
The Host Institution is expected to provide the Fellow with all necessary resources to effectively engage and collaborate on the project reviewed and approved by EIF. This should include, but is not limited to, a Host Institution email address, computer, software, and associated equipment, and dedicated space (e.g., desk/table, chair, computer or other necessary equipment) when onsite.
Duration
Notable Requirements
Please refer to the Preferences section of this page and the Host Institution Application for more information on Host requirements.
Preferences
Projects should be focused on one or more of the following topics: Critical Minerals, Materials, and Manufacturing; Energy Affordability; Load Growth & Flexibility System Planning; Local Energy Systems & Integration; Strengthening the Grid; Transmission & Distribution; and Tribal Energy.
EIF evaluates all Host Institution applications as follows: Alignment with EIF Mission & Educational Growth (25%); Project Quality, Impact, and Feasibility (40%); Commitment to Mentorship & Fellow Development (25%); and Institutional Capacity and Suitability (10%).
How to Apply
Interested applicants must complete and submit the Host Institution Application.