Fellowship Programs
The Admiral Hyman Rickover Graduate Fellowship Program in Nuclear Engineering
For more than 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program has been at the forefront of technological and operational innovation. We have a proud tradition of producing nuclear reactor plants for submarines and surface ships with unprecedented endurance and power. Our Program uses cutting edge technology, high technical standards, and integrity to develop new reactor concepts. The RFP in Nuclear Engineering is a challenging research project involving some of the finest technical people in the world. It will prepare you for roles in the NNPP as it supports the broader objective of advancing fission energy development through the research efforts of Fellows.
Gain hands-on experience during summer practicum assignments at one of our NNPP prime contractor research laboratories:
- Knolls Laboratory near Schenectady, NY
- Bettis Laboratory near Pittsburgh, PA.
If you hold an undergraduate degree in the physical sciences or engineering, you are eligible to apply. Open to all U.S. citizens who will be entering graduate students or who are currently enrolled in a qualified course of study and are interested in pursuing a research topic applicable to the NNPP.
The RFP supports graduate students majoring in nuclear, electrical, mechanical, and materials engineering or other related fields. Research focus areas include, but are not limited to, Reactor Physics, Materials Science, Two-Phase Flow, and Radiation Shielding.
The RFP is administered by the Medical University of SC. Get more information on this link.
Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship Program (CSGFP)
Our Knolls and Bettis locations are approved for fulfilling practicum requirements for students enrolled in the DOE CSGFP. In their practicum, Computational Science Graduate Fellows are provided a range of opportunities to develop improved algorithms for parallel computer architectures, advanced visualization, advanced data management (e.g., data mining and information discovery), etc. You could be involved in new developments within several broad categories, including but not limited to Reactor Physics, Materials Science (including semi-conductor applications), Two-Phase flow, and Radiation Shielding.
The DOE CSGFP is administered for the U.S. Department of Energy by the Krell Institute. For more information, visit their website.
If you are looking for opportunities to fulfill your practicum or internship requirements, contact our Fellowship Coordinator to discuss your research interests and to explore potential program opportunities:
Dr. Jake Ballard
A Rewarding Career
Abbreviations
ABET = Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
DOE = Department of Energy
ELDP = Engineering Leadership Development Program
ID = Idaho
NNPP = Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program
NY = New York
PA = Pennsylvania
RFP = Rickover Fellowship Program
SC = South Carolina