National Nuclear Security Administration Graduate Fellowship 

Applications are currently been accepted for the National Nuclear Security Administration Graduate Fellowship 2024, eligible persons are encouraged to apply for this program as soon as possible.

About National Nuclear Security Administration Graduate Fellowship:

The National Graduate Fellowship Program (NGFP) is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy and administered by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. It provides participants with training and practical experience that contribute to a safer world.

This is a full-time and salaried fellowship program opens for highly motivated graduate-level students interested in a career in nuclear security.NGFP offers 40-50 positions annually. 

Fellows working directly in NNSA offices nationwide and receive a salary up to $52,000/year ($62,000 post-docs), Hiring incentive-$4,000, Health care benefits, Paid vacation/holidays, and Tuition Reimbursement.

Type:

Fellowship

Field:

energy/environment

Benefit:

NGFP gives highly motivated, graduate-level students a full year of:

• Working directly in NNSA offices nationwide, Fellows engage in a full year of:

1. Hands-on experience to prepare for a career in nuclear security and nonproliferation
2. Opportunities to make significant contributions to the nation
3. Specialized training, career development, and professional networking
4. Collaboration with security professionals and leading researchers nationally and internationally

• Compensation

1. Salary: $52,000/year ($62,000 post-docs)
2. Hiring incentive: $4,000 (taxed)
3. Health care benefits
4. Paid vacation/holidays
5. Tuition reimbursement (criteria apply)

Eligibility:

• To eligible, the applicant must meet all the following criteria to the NGFP:

1. Be a U.S. citizen
2. Be eligible for security clearance based on position requirements (see below for more detail)
3. Have a career interest in U.S. and global nuclear security
4. Demonstrate maturity, good judgment, and self-motivation
5. Have excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in an integrated and diverse environment

• Applicants must:

1. Be enrolled in a graduate program at the time of application,
2. Have completed a graduate degree program within 12 months prior to the application deadline,
3. Have a final and current cumulative GPA of at least 3.20 in the graduate degree program
4. Some participants may be able to take advantage of the tuition reimbursement benefit and choose to continue their graduate studies during their term.

How to Apply:

To apply, the applicant can submit an online application through the given link: http://ngp.pnnl.gov/application/

Supporting Documents:

• Personal statement
• Letters of recommendation
• Transcripts
• Upload resume copy to PNNL
• Positions

1. NGFP offers 40-50 positions annually, with opportunities typically expected in areas including nuclear security and nonproliferation policy and technology, national security research and development, nuclear safety, and emergency response.
2. Responsibilities vary by assignment.

Application Deadline:

The applications are due on October Annually

Link for More Information:

http://ngp.pnnl.gov/