Professional Fellowships in Clean Energy and Sustainability

12 Professional Fellowships in Clean Energy and Sustainability

Last updated February 6, 2023

These fellowships are for scientists, engineers, and activists who work in the fields of sustainability or clean energy. Imagine having the resources to pursue your own research project to slow global warming, advocate for public policy that protects the environment, or engineer new ways to harness clean energy. Each fellowship offers unique opportunities to preserve our planet and combat the negative effects of climate change.

If any of these opportunities match your background and aspirations, be sure to bookmark them to your Pro Fellow account!

1 Hotels Fellows will work in partnership with Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2) Emerging Leaders Program to identify pressing environmental issues and needs across the country, and then organize and execute projects that help communicate and amplify the business and economic case for smart policies to address these issues. Fellowships are restricted to early or mid-career young professionals who currently work in sustainability, clean energy, water, infrastructure or related fields.

Each fellow will receive a stipend of $20,000, plus other benefits.

The ORNL Distinguished Staff Fellowships are 3-year appointments awarded to outstanding early-career scientists and engineers with demonstrated success within their academic, professional, and technical areas, who have high potential to be future science leaders. These highly competitive fellowships are available across a variety of research disciplines, including biology and the environment, clean energy, fusion and fission, isotope science, materials science, national security, neutron science, and supercomputing.

Applicants must have received their PhD in a STEM field within the last 5 years.

Civic Spark is a Governor’s Initiative Ameri Corps program in California dedicated to building capacity for local governments to address climate change, water, and land-use needs. Fellows have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in their field, build office professional skills, and develop a strong network, while creating a lasting impact in their service community during their 11 months of service.

The program offers two fellowship tracks:
Civic Spark Climate (50 Fellows) and Civic Spark Water (20 Fellows). Fellows receive a $16,000+ living allowance (before taxes) spread evenly over 11 months;
Segal Education Award of $5,815 at the completion of service; and health insurance, among other benefits.

An SEI Climate Corps Fellowship provides professional development opportunities for emerging leaders through implementation of sustainability and resiliency projects with local governments, nonprofits, and for-profit businesses. Along with extensive personal development and training, Fellows receive a modest stipend and other benefits. The Fellowship typically begins in early September and ends in June. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis: submit applications as soon as possible in order to receive priority placement consideration.

DLR-DAAD Research Fellowship in the fields of Space, Aeronautics, Energy and Transportation Research. A new program implemented by the Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR) and DAAD. DLR is Germany’s national research center for aeronautics and space. This special program is intended for highly-qualified foreign doctoral and postdoctoral students as well as senior scientists. DLR-DAAD Fellowships offer outstanding scientists and researchers the opportunity to conduct special research at the institutes of the DLR in Germany.

Check ‘Current Offers’ for opportunities.

EERE STP Fellowships are two-year opportunities for recent graduates and experienced scientists and engineers to participate in policy-related projects at DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in Washington, D.C. There are three levels of Fellowships:
Junior Fellows (Bachelor’s), Fellows (Masters or PhD) and Senior Fellows (Masters or PhD). Fellows receive a salary starting at $47,684, $58,000, and $76,378 respectively, health benefits, travel assistance, and relocation allowance. Sun Shot…