Krell Institute's DOE NNSA SSGF & LRGF Program Coordinator hosted an application webinar and Q&A for the 2025-2026 recruitment cycle on Thursday, November 14.
The presentation covered both programs in terms of benefits, eligibility and fellowship-specific requirements. It also addressed application components including the Program of Study (POS) [SSGF], lab mentor and residency plan [LRGF], reference letters and transcripts.
Click on the image at the right to view the 40-minute recording and access a PDF of the slides.
For quick reference, topics discussed are listed below in the order they were addressed.
- 00:50 – Program sponsors (Slides 2-3)
- 02:55 – DOE NNSA SSGF overview: fields, benefits, program of study, practicum (Slides 6-9)
- 05:27 – DOE NNSA LRGF overview: fields, benefits, laboratory residency (Slides 10-12)
- 09:18 – Joint annual program review (Slide 13)
- 10:35 – Side-by-side comparison matrix (Slide 14)
- 11:28 – Eligibility: academic status (Slides 17-18)
- 14:04 – References/Letters of recommendation (Slide 19)
- 16:52 – Transcripts (Slides 20-21)
- 19:38 − Important dates & deadlines (Slide 22)
- 19:57 − General application & fellowship questions (Slide 23)
- 22:45 – Q&A
- Identifying & connecting with potential laboratory mentors
- Applying for both programs & award notification timing
- Potential to continue existing DOE NNSA collaboration as a fellow
- Determining academic status/eligibility
- Practicum/residency coordinator contacts
- Potential to change universities or advisors if awarded a fellowship