Benefits
Fellowships are for two years. Fellows will receive the following benefits during each Fellowship year:
Postdoctoral Stipend
Fellows will receive a yearly stipend of $65,000. Stipend payments will be made monthly via electronic funds transfer into a single financial account.
Health Insurance
A stipend supplement will be provided to cover the cost of the individual or family health insurance plan offered by ORAU/ORISE which includes medical coverage and a prescription drug plan.
Relocation Travel
Relocation expenses, not to exceed $5,000, incurred in relocating from the Fellow’s current address to the vicinity of the research facility (if more than 50 miles from the address shown on the application form) may be reimbursed. Relocation expenses may include transportation; shipment of household goods within the United States or unaccompanied baggage from a foreign country; temporary lodging; and per diem. Reimbursements are governed by federal travel regulations and the ORISE Travel Policy.
Research Allowance
Fellows will receive a research allowance of $10,000 per Fellowship year to cover expenses related to their research and/or to scientific and professional development activities. The research allowance may be used for the following purposes:
- Travel (domestic and foreign) to research-related activities, professional development experiences, scientific/technical research conferences, or professional meetings.
- Purchase of laboratory research supplies, including books and minor equipment.
- Subscription to trade/technical publications.
- Purchase of memberships to trade/technical organizations.
- Purchase of computers, software, and peripherals.
Research Mentor Allowance
Research mentors will receive a research allowance of $5,000 per Fellowship year to cover expenses incurred in support of the participant. The research allowance includes but not limited to the following:
- Minor Equipment
- General purpose supplies
Other expenses may be approved on a case-by-case basis.
Annual EERE Research Meeting
The fellow’s travel and accommodations to an Annual Research Meeting will be provided by the EERE program. This meeting will be organized and hosted by EERE. The next meeting will be scheduled for 2018.