Innovations in Nuclear Energy Research & Development Student Competition

The Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Energy’s Innovations in Nuclear Energy Research and Development Student Competition is open for applications. The competition recognizes and awards published graduate and undergraduate students for innovative nuclear energy research. 

Students may submit one or more publications and will be considered for any of the categories in which they are eligible. Applicants may only win one competition per year. 

In addition to an In addition to an honoraria, travel and conference opportunities may accompany awards including an opportunity to present their publication at the annual American Nuclear Society Winter Meeting or webinar.

This program was formerly known as the Innovations in Nuclear Technology R&D.  

Applications were due Dec. 11, 2024. 

Contact Information

Tyler Newitt

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INSC Webinar Series

The Innovations in Nuclear Energy Research & Development Student Competition (INSC) recognizes published graduate and undergraduate students. Through the award process, the INSC provides winning students with opportunities to present their published work to the broader nuclear energy community. This webinar serves as an opportunity for students who were unable to present at the ANS Winter Conference to show their work to a wider audience.

Innovations Student Competition Webinar Series: Part I – December, 2023

Innovations Student Competition Webinar Series: Part II – February 21, 2024

Innovations Student Competition Webinar Series: Part III – April 16, 2024

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