Deadline: 31-Dec-22
Applications are now open for the 2023 Student Energy Fellowship Program.
The Student Energy Fellowship Program is designed for young people interested in and passionate about the energy transition who can commit to developing a project idea with a team or individually over 8 months. As a multidisciplinary program, the Fellowship aims to help participants find their unique path towards accelerating the energy transition through the many possible career paths available today. They hope that Fellows will continue to use their skills, networks, and experiences from the program to continue accelerating the energy transition beyond the Fellowship. The program consists of peer learning, project and leadership skills development, mentoring sessions, and networking with Fellows from around the world.
To meet the world’s emissions reduction targets, address the climate crisis, and implement low carbon technologies, they need a capable and diverse workforce motivated to accelerate the energy transition. A high-level overview of energy systems and project development skills, the Student Energy Fellowship is a program for young people who are looking to take the next step on their energy transition journey.
Benefits
- You will each receive individual certificates at the end of the program.
- The Student Energy Fellowship provides core energy systems education and builds project and leadership skills for young people to take action on the energy system, through a 8-month virtual program paired with mentorship and a project.
Duration of the Project
- From March 2023 to October 2023 you will develop a project idea with help from your coach who will provide you with support during the planning process of your project. Your project does NOT need to be completed by the end of the Fellowship program, it may continue or be implemented beyond October 2023. Your success in the program is not dependent on the completion of a project prior to October 2023.
Eligibility Criteria
- Whether this is your first foray into the energy world or you have already started working in the field, they encourage all experience levels to apply! The program curriculum teaches the foundations of project development, providing skills that apply to any level.
- When you apply to the Fellowship program, you can apply as either an individual or as a team. Teams are composed of 2-5 people, aged 18-30, that intend to develop a project together and complete all the requirements of the Fellowship. Whether you have a concrete project idea or simply an issue you’re passionate about, the Fellowship coaches will help you and your team to develop a project plan and narrow down your ideas.
- To be eligible for graduation, every Fellow must commit to the following:
- Attending 1 half-hour meeting every month for 8 months
- Completing 2 online learning units every month and 1 assignment every 2 months for 8 months, a total of 16 online units and 4 assignments
- Being actively engaged in project development & work for the 8 months of the program
- Team Project Requirements:
- They require every Fellow to work on a project throughout the 8 months of the program. This does NOT mean that you must complete your project during this time, just that you must work on developing a tangible idea. It is possible that you may change your project idea throughout the program – that is ok. Fellows will work with their coaches to identify a problem, research potential solutions, and come up with a project plan. The goal of the program is to help Fellows develop problem identification skills and understand the different stages of the project life cycle. Every member of your team must complete the requirements of the Fellowship program in order to graduate.
- Team Requirements:
- Teams can be groups of 2-5 people. They want to make sure that everyone in the group has a chance to contribute to the team project. 5 is the maximum number of team members able to participate in the Fellowship while working on the project.
For more information, visit Student Energy.