CATALYST-ES: NSF Energy Storage Engine Scholars

Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science is excited to announce the CATALYST-ES: NSF Energy Storage Engine Scholars program!

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Offered in coordination with the NSF Energy Storage Engine in Upstate NY, this scholarship is designed to jumpstart your career in high-impact fields like energy storage, power systems, sustainable manufacturing, AI-enabled energy systems, and more. As a scholar, you'll gain invaluable academic, hands-on, and research experience to set you apart.

Benefits

As a scholar, you will:

  • Receive a stipend of $7,500 (undergraduates) or $10,000 (graduates).

  • Receive support to apply for industry internships from dedicated program staff.

  • Have the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research alongside expert faculty members.

  • Master core concepts in energy storage systems, grid and power management, control systems, data center energy management, energy systems security, sustainability and more.

  • Participate in professional development to accelerate your career post-graduation.

Eligibility

  • Watson College undergraduate and graduate students.

  • Undergraduate transfer students entering their junior year in Watson College.

Application Process

Complete this application and upload the following PDF documents.

  • Your resumé (including names of two references)

  • Unofficial transcript

  • A one-page statement of interest describing what motivates you to apply to this program and what you hope to gain from it

Deadline

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. However, the priority application deadline is Oct. 30, 2026. 

Questions?

Reach out to us anytime at catalyst-es@binghamton.edu.