Energy Department Launches Genesis Mission Graduate Fellowship to Advance American Scientific Leadership

WASHINGTON-The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the Genesis Mission Graduate Fellowship Pilot, a new funding opportunity designed to develop the next generation of American scientists and engineers and strengthen U.S. scientific leadership. Through accelerated, four-year doctoral pathways, the program will equip domestic graduate students with critical expertise in both Super Intelligence (SI) and core scientific and engineering disciplines.

The inaugural fellowship advances President Trump's historic Genesis Mission by investing in the education, development, and retention of domestic talent needed to accelerate U.S. scientific discovery and innovation.

"To secure America's position at the forefront of global scientific innovation, we must cultivate a workforce that is fluent in both foundational sciences and advanced Super Intelligence," said DOE Under Secretary for Science Dr. Darío Gil. "The Genesis Mission Graduate Fellowship will bridge this critical gap by combining rigorous academic training with hands-on, high-impact experiences across our National Laboratories and industry partners."

DOE will fund an inaugural group of pilot projects led by domestic doctoral-granting institutions, supporting an initial cohort of approximately 100 Ph.D. fellows. As part of their four-year doctoral pathways, fellows will complete two high-impact, hands-on research experiences-one at a DOE National Laboratory or DOE User Facility and one with an industry partner-preparing them to lead the next generation of scientific discovery and innovation.

Total planned funding is up to $100 million, with $20 million in Fiscal Year 2027, and outyear funding contingent on congressional appropriations.

A webinar will be held on November 4, 2026, 4:00 PM ET. Register on Zoom.

For more information, please visit the DOE Office of Science Funding Opportunities page.