The
Hydro Research Foundation is leading the Hydro Research Awards Program
designed to stimulate new student research and academic interest in
conventional
or pumped storage hydropower. The awards are made possible by a grant
from the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program of the U.S.
Department of Energy (DOE).
In 2015, the Foundation anticipates making one-year awards to 10-15 students. Students are selected based on research vision, innovation, academic performance, potential for leadership and overall strength of their research proposal. Each award includes the following:
In 2015, the Foundation anticipates making one-year awards to 10-15 students. Students are selected based on research vision, innovation, academic performance, potential for leadership and overall strength of their research proposal. Each award includes the following:
- A living stipend of up to $18,000.
- A tuition, fees and university-provided health insurance allowance of up to $10,000.
- Travel costs to attend the Annual Hydro Fellows Roundtable each year the student is in the program.
- The student's academic advisor for the research will be awarded $2,000 annually into a University discretionary account, for aiding in, and supervising the research. The advisor may also have the opportunity to attend HydroVision International held annually July.
- Each student may have the opportunity to participate in an internship with an industry partner. These internships may result in employment for the researcher.
- Each student will have an industry mentor and a Foundation mentor.
- The Foundation will assist the student in finding employment in the hydropower community.
For information, eligibility, topics of interest and application materials, the Foundation invites you to visit the website.
