Tuesday, December 6, 2011

American Public Power Association Student Research Grants/Internships Available

STUDENT RESEARCH GRANTS AND INTERNSHIPS
Description: Demonstration of Energy-Efficient Developments (DEED) student research grants/internships support students studying in energy-related disciplines, increase awareness of career opportunities in public power, and provide assistance to DEED member utility sponsors. Each year up to ten, $4,000 student research grants and internships are awarded to students conducting research on an energy-related project.  Students must be sponsored by a DEED member utility and are required to write an abstract and final report at the completion of the project. 

Student Eligibility Requirements: Only students studying in energy-related disciplines from accredited colleges or universities in the U.S. or Canada are eligible for student research grants/internships. Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, or citizenship.  Students must obtain a DEED member sponsor for their student research grant/internship. Find a DEED member utility, and email DEED to request the specific contact information for the utility you wish to approach regarding sponsorship.

Applications: The application is available in  PDF  [36KB] and in MS Word [751KB] format.  Applications must be completed in full as per the instructions, and submitted with all required signatures and an academic transcript, by the deadline. A copy of the application must also be sent to the DEED regional board director.  Find the regional board director for your state.

Deadlines: February 15 and October 15 each year.

Questions: For more information, contact DEED at DEED@APPAnet.org or 202-467-2960.

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