Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship Program

The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship (MLEF) Program is a 10-week summer research fellowship for undergraduate and graduate students in STEM majors. Participants complete a cutting-edge research project at one of the Department's National Laboratories or DOE Headquarters in support of the Department's mission to minimize the environmental impacts of energy resource recovery and use while working towards net-zero emissions. The fellowship provides stipends based on academic level, with some participants authorized to receive an additional allowance to offset the cost of housing and travel expenses, though this allowance may not cover the full cost of housing or travel to the program site. Fellows conduct research that supports DOE's mission to address energy challenges and environmental impacts.