Program Overview

New Jersey Wind Institute Fellowship Program

Overview

The New Jersey Wind Institute Fellowship Program, sponsored by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, is a new opportunity for graduate and undergraduate students to pursue research or projects focused on the offshore wind industry. Fellows conduct independent research or creative projects in collaboration with a Princeton faculty member to build student and faculty expertise in the offshore wind industry. Fellows also convene as a cohort to participate in industry training, guest lectures, site visits, and other activities to enhance their knowledge of the offshore wind industry and gain exposure to key industry stakeholders.

Key Dates

• Applications for the fellowship open on February 26, 2024.
• The deadline to apply is April 30, 2024.
• Students will be notified of the selection no later than June 7, 2024, and will have five days to confirm acceptance in writing.
• The program will run from September 3, 2024, until August 1, 2025 (one academic year and one summer).

Eligibility

• Undergraduates: Rising juniors only (Class of 2026)
• Graduate Students: All graduate students, including Master’s and Ph.D.
• Open to all fields of study ranging across STEM, arts, humanities, and social sciences
• Must be in good academic and disciplinary standing to apply

Application Information

Students will apply directly through a portal on the Andlinger Center’s Wind Institute Fellowship website. Applicants will need to submit:

• 1-2 page description of the research or creative project that will be undertaken.
• Brief personal statement (~300 words) explaining the motivation for applying for the Fellowship and what skills and experience the student brings to the proposed project
• Resume/CV
• Unofficial transcript
• Letter of recommendation from the faculty member/lecturer/researcher advising the project

Stipend Breakdown

• Undergraduate Fellows will be awarded a fellowship totaling $15,000, plus an additional $1,000 for travel, materials, and other fellowship expenses.
  • Fall and Spring – Fellowship funds will amount to $4800 per semester. Students are expected to work 8 weeks per semester during the academic year. During the academic year, students may not work more than 10 hours per week.
  • Summer – Fellows will receive $5400 for nine weeks of summer research. Students are expected to work approximately 35 hours per week.
• Graduate fellows will be awarded a fellowship of $30,000, plus an additional $1,000 for travel, materials, and other Fellowship expenses. The Fellowship will support a partial stipend and tuition for 15 weeks of the academic year and cover 100% of 10 weeks of summer support.

Program Expectations

Both graduate and undergraduate fellows are expected to attend monthly meetings and present their work at a spring symposium, which will occur off-campus.