Click Here To Download the 2010 Fellowship Application
Application Deadline January 29, 2010
The South Carolina Institute for Energy Studies is pleased to announce the 2010 UTSR Gas Turbine Industrial Fellowship (GTIF) Program. We are currently looking for 14 of the best and brightest science and engineering students (rising seniors through PhD candidates) who would like to spend 10-12 weeks this summer working at the leading gas turbine OEMs and suppliers listed below, under the direct guidance of industry experts. In addition to gaining valuable industry experience and exploring potential permanent job opportunities, the students will receive competitive pay based upon their level of education, as well as compensation for travel expenses to the company site.
Program Description
The UTSR program is performing cutting edge research for the next generation of industrial gas turbines to enhance US energy security and provide a cleaner environment. The Gas Turbine Industrial Fellowship (GTIF) Program is a key part of the UTSR effort. GTIF provides undergraduate and graduate level science and engineering students with the opportunity to conduct research, engineering and design projects at leading gas turbine industry sponsors (listed below).
Under the guidance of industry experts, selected students will complete a 10-12 week summer project in a variety of areas that include heat transfer, aerodynamics, combustion, thermodynamics, advanced materials and coatings, design, manufacturing or test and evaluation. Students will prepare a final report and presentation on their project for distribution to the industry sponsors and posting on the UTSR website. GTIF provides distinct benefits for anyone considering employment in the gas turbine industry or a related field.
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2010 Industry Sponsors
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Location
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Fellowship Description
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| Clean Energy Systems | Rancho Cordova, CA | click to view |
| EPRI | Charlotte, NC or Palo Alto, CA | |
| General Electric Company | Schenectady, NY/Greenville, SC | |
| Ingersoll Rand Energy Systems | Portsmouth, NH | click to view |
| Parker Hannifin | Mentor, OH | click to view |
| Pratt & Whitney | East Hartford, CT | click to view |
| Precision Combustion, Inc. | North Haven, CT | |
| Siemens Energy | Orlando, FL | click to view |
| Solar Turbines | San Diego, CA | click to view |
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Woodward FST
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Greenville, SC | click to view |
The GTIF program is open to graduate and undergraduate engineering and science students. Undergraduates must have completed their junior year by June 2010. Applicants must be a US citizen or permanent resident alien and provide proof of citizenship or alien status with their application.
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$1000/week for applicants that are enrolled in a PhD program and have completed at least 4 semesters or 40 hours of graduate level courses
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$ 900/week for applicants that have completed at least 2 semesters or 20 hours of graduate level courses
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$ 800/week for applicants that have received their BS degree
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$ 700/week for applicants that have completed their junior year and will receive their BS degree no later than June 2011
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In addition, $1300 will be provided to offset round-trip travel and relocation expenses to the sponsoring company’s location, where applicable.
Application Requirements
You must submit the following information via email to kafair@clemson.edu:
(1) Application Form (In order to enter and save application data to submit via email you must be using the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.0)
(2) Proof of Elibigility
- U.S. Citizens: Provide a copy of your social security card or birth certificate
- Resident Aliens: Provide a copy of your permanent resident alien card
In addition, you must have your University send an official transcript of your grades to:
Kim Davenport, Clemson University,
South Carolina Institute for Energy Studies
400 Klugh Avenue, 200 Dillard Building,
Clemson, SC 29634-5712.
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