The Nielson Excellence Fellowship in Energy Studies
2015-2016 Academic Year
This prestigious undergraduate fellowship recognizes superior performance and future potential in
sophomore and junior students enrolled in Energy Resource Management and Development, Energy
Systems Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Geology and Geophysics,
Chemistry, or Physics. The fellowship provides students a unique experience to work directly with faculty
mentors, graduate students and energy companies on relevant, authentic research and development projects.
Applicants must identify a University of Wyoming faculty member or a Center of Excellence
(http://www.uwyo.edu/ser/research/) who has agreed to work with the student. Fellows will collaborate with
research teams leading to publications in peer-reviewed journals and potential commercialization. The fellowship
also provides funding to attend a national or international professional conference. These experiences will
position students for long-term competitive success in the energy arena, promote “workforce-ready” skills and
enhance student competitiveness in the workforce. The fellowship is possible through a generous donation by
the Nielson family to the School of Energy Resources (SER).
Academic Year: The fellowship will be awarded for the 2014-2015 academic year through the student’s financial
aid package.
Number of awards: Up to 2 annually (subject to available funding)
Value: Stipend of $600 per month for 9 months plus up to $2,000 to attend a professional meeting for a total
value of $7,400. Contact the School of Energy Resources for specific travel and reimbursement requirements.
The term of each fellowship is a calendar year.
Requirements:
1. Students must maintain full-tine enrollment (minimum 12 credit hours) and maintain a UW cumulative
GPA of 2.75 or better.
2. Funding should demonstrably enhance the awardees’ scholarly development by supporting travel,
research supplies, equipment or personnel.
3. During the spring semester, recipients will participate in Undergraduate Research Day. The
Undergraduate Research presentation must summarize the project, including significance, results and
potential contributions to the energy sector, Fellowship outcomes may include refereed journal articles,
intellectual property development and commercialization of innovations, new collaborative research
programs, and enhanced external funding.
Application Process: Applications will be accepted from current University of Wyoming sophomore and junior
students enrolled in the programs listed above until March 12, 2015. The application, resume, and unofficial
college transcripts must be sent as a single pdf file to seracad@uwyo.edu. Recommendation letters can be
submitted separately to seracad@uwyo.edu.
The application should include:
1. The completed application form detailing career goals and plans, and demonstrating an understanding
of issues in the energy arena. The application form is the second page of this document.
2. The applicant’s resume.
3. 1-2 page research project proposal developed with a UW faculty member. The proposal must outline
the prospective research project, a budget, rationale and significance, projected outcomes and
methodology. Also include the projected start date and timeline of the fellowship.
4. One recommendation letter from the UW faculty mentor.
Nielson Excellence Fellowship in Energy Studies
Academic Year 2014-2015
5. Two additional recommendation letters from UW faculty. Must address the abilities of the applicant.
6. Unofficial college transcripts.
Applications will be reviewed by a committee composed of the SER Deputy Director for Academics who serves as
committee chair and 3 energy-focused faculty. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants will be
notified of the status of their application by May 12, 2015.
Nielson Excellence Fellowship in Energy Studies
Academic Year 2014-2015
The Nielson Excellence Fellowship in Energy Studies
2015-2016 Academic Year
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Name:
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University of Wyoming Degree Program (check one)
Energy Resource Management and Development
Energy Systems Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Geology and Geophysics
Chemistry
Physics
Detail your career goals, plans and research interest demonstrating an understanding of the energy arena.
Explicitly detail your interest in an energy career.
Identify the UW faculty member or Center of Excellence supporting your research.
Give a description of your research project.
Nielson Excellence Fellowship in Energy Studies
Academic Year 2014-2015