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- By Tribal Business News Staff
- Energy | Environment
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs has launched a program offering tribal staff, students and tribal college and university faculty hands-on research experience at three national laboratories.
The Tribal Advancement through Laboratory Experience, Networking, and Training Program, known as TALENT, will place tribal staff, students, and tribal college and university faculty in internships and fellowships. The office said the program aims to build technical skills to help tribes provide affordable, reliable and secure energy.
The program will operate through partnerships with three federal laboratories: Sandia National Laboratories, National Laboratory of the Rockies and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
Participants will be divided into two cohorts: tribal staff and student interns, and TCU faculty fellows. Participants are expected to work with laboratory researchers on projects addressing tribal energy challenges.
The staff and student program is expected to require a full-time commitment of 10 to 12 weeks during summer 2027, primarily on-site. Participants will receive weekly stipends of $700 to $1,672, depending on academic level. Additional support for housing and travel may be available, according to a DOE listing for the program.
Office of Indian Energy Director Eric Mahroum said the program will help train workers to advance tribal energy development and economic independence.
Applications opened Oct. 15 and due Jan. 10, 2027 at 11:59 Eastern time.
