NJ Wind Institute Fellowship Program at NJIT
Want to make the world a better place?
Consider joining this outstanding opportunity to become involved in renewable energy research that eliminates pollution and reduces our carbon footprint.
Renewal Energy Industry. Paid fellowship by a state organization (NJEDA-NJ Economic Development Authority).
Stipend: Each fellow will receive a stipend of $15,000 as an undergraduate student, or $30,000 as a graduate student for a one-year research project. $1000 will also be available to each fellow for travel to events for the presentation of research results and other required meetings within New Jersey.
Academic Disciplines: Engineering, Applied Engineering and Technology, Architecture and Design, Applied Physics, Environmental Science, and other disciplines related to the Offshore Wind Power Generation industry.
Location: NJIT Campus, Newark, NJ.
THE NJ WIND INSTITUTE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM at NJIT - Overview
The project research team at NJIT will include four students, two undergraduate and two graduate, who will be guided by faculty researchers. Together the team, working in a creative fashion, are tasked to develop fresh perspectives and original concepts supporting the growth of offshore wind power generation and energy usage in New Jersey. Projects may include such topics as structural design, environmental impact, construction, materials, energy generation, conversion and distribution, and regulatory and public policy issues.
The State of New Jersey, under the administration of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), has developed the Wind Institute. The purpose is to coordinate and accelerate offshore wind workforce training, education, research, and innovation to meet the needs of the State’s growing offshore wind industry. To support student learning, the Wind Institute has established the NJ Wind Institute Fellowship Program for students seeking to be at the forefront of advancing knowledge and innovation in the offshore wind industry in New Jersey.
The Wind Institute offers fellowships to NJIT students (undergraduate, master’s and PhD) who are not expected to complete their degree requirements prior to May 2025 the opportunity to conduct paid, independent research related to offshore wind.
Fellowship Program Details
Duration: The fellowship may begin in summer or fall 2024, and end no later than the end of summer 2025. Research will be completed over approximately 40 weeks in 2024-25. Fellows must be ready to present their research findings by early April 2025, even if their research will continue past that date.
Application Instructions:
Upload the following documents in Handshake by April 30, 2024:
- Resume
- Statement of Interest. Upload in the “attach your cover letter” field, a written statement describing your interest in renewable energy as a subject and potential occupational field upon graduation. Please include any previous activity and involvement supporting your objectives. If available, include in your statement the name of an NJIT faculty advisor who is willing to guide you in your offshore wind research (only after talking with the potential advisor).
- Transcript. Upload unofficial transcript and fall 2024 class schedule.