Energy Innovator Fellowship (EIF, formerly Clean Energy Innovator Fellowship)

Funding: Paid stipend with benefits, reported anticipated stipends around $65,000 (bachelor's), $72,000 (master's), $95,000 (PhD), plus health benefits and professional development allowance. Who can apply: Recent bachelor's, master's, or PhD graduates and early-career energy professionals (within 5 years of degree); must be a US citizen or Legal Permanent Resident residing in the US or a US territory; open to grad students/recent grads, not undergrad-only. Length: Up to 2 years. Mentored placement with a host organization working on grid modernization and power system reliability; professional development funding. Field: Energy policy and grid modernization. Deadline: July 31, 2026 (11:59 PM ET) for the current cycle; cycles recur roughly annually.