Clean Energy Innovator Fellowship (CEIF)

Funding: Competitive stipend varying by degree/experience (reported ranges: ~$70,000 bachelor's, ~$77,000 master's, ~$102,000 PhD) plus health insurance. Who can apply: Recent Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral graduates and early-career energy professionals; must be a U.S. citizen or Legal Permanent Resident residing in the U.S. Open to graduate degree holders, not limited to undergraduates. Length: One year, renewable for a second year (up to two years total). Health insurance, annual professional-development allowance, possible relocation reimbursement. Field: Clean energy, grid modernization, electrification, and power-system resilience engineering. Deadline: July 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET (recommendations due August 5, 2026), this is the most recently confirmed cycle deadline; verify current-year date on site.