Department of Energy Awards 16 Computational Science Graduate Fellowships

Ames, Iowa (May 11, 2009) – In 1991, in an effort to address the shortage of computational scientists in the United States, the Department of Energy developed an innovative fellowship program. Now in its eighteenth year, the Department of Energy’s Computational Science Graduate Fellowship (DOE CSGF) continues its commitment to training the next generation of scientific leaders as it welcomes 16 new students to the program.

Jointly funded by the Office of Science and the National Nuclear Security Administration’s Office of Defense Programs, the DOE CSGF provides up to four years of support to students pursuing a doctoral degree in areas of study that focus on the use of high-performance computing technology to solve complex problems in science and engineering. Students selected for the fellowship enter the program with a background in a scientific or engineering discipline, computer science, or applied mathematics − and agree to study and conduct research in computational science or engineering.

As part of the program, DOE CSGF recipients are provided benefits that include a yearly stipend of $32,400, payment of all tuition and fees, an annual academic and conference travel allowance, and one-time matching funds for a computer workstation.  Fellows in this program participate in a highly regarded annual fellowship conference and must complete a three-month practicum at one of 17 Department of Energy laboratories.

In order to be considered for this highly competitive fellowship, each applicant must provide a transcript, GRE scores, and a detailed program of study; in addition, three letters of reference are required from advisors, instructors and employers familiar with the applicant’s background and capabilities. These materials undergo careful scrutiny by a committee of distinguished individuals representing academia and the DOE national laboratories.

The Krell Institute, fellowship program administrator, takes pleasure in announcing the awardees for the 2009-2010 academic year:

For more information on the DOE Computational Science Graduate Fellowship program, please contact the Krell Institute at 515-956-3696, visit the CSGF home page, or email csgf@krellinst.org.