Schneider Summer Fellowships: Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) 2024
Sponsored by
Haas Center for Public Service
Funding Type:
Stipend
Open To:
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Co-term
Postgraduate
Master's
Summer
Applications closed
Applications closed on October 31, 2023
About RMI
RMI is an independent nonprofit founded in 1982 that transforms global energy systems through market-driven solutions to align with a 1.5°C future and secure a clean, prosperous, zero-carbon future for all. We work in the world’s most critical geographies and engage businesses, policymakers, communities, and NGOs to identify and scale energy system interventions that will cut greenhouse gas emissions at least 50 percent by 2030. RMI has offices in Basalt and Boulder, Colorado; New York City; Oakland, California; Washington, D.C.; and Beijing.
Transform your career with RMI
Our interns arrive as students and leave as early career professionals ready to impact the world! Whether it’s through improving food security in vulnerable regions, brainstorming new ways to increase energy equity for low-income households, or using your creative talent to design inclusive social media templates — mold and shape your career with us.
We welcome about 50-60 interns every summer into our three-month internship program, and you could be a part of it! This rewarding experience will fully integrate you into an existing or new project where your ideas, opinions, and assistance are valued.
Your 40-hour work week will really give you a chance to test drive a career in the global energy space. You’ll have your own scope of work with a dedicated team and mentor buddy who will guide you as you apply your knowledge and skills to RMI’s mission. Toward the end of the internship, you will have the opportunity to deliver a presentation on the work and learning you gained from your experience with us.
Individuals from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply!
Stipend:
One selected RMI intern from Stanford will be designated as the Schneider Fellow. Schneider Fellows are required to work for 12 consecutive weeks, for 35-40 hours each week. Schneider Fellows are paid $10,000, with the opportunity to qualify for an additional $1500 in commute and professional travel supplements.
Application Timeline:
Priority application deadline is October 22, 2023 at 12am Mountain Time. Final application deadline is November 1, 2023 at 12am Mountain Time.
Applications will not be reviewed until January 2024. Due to the substantial number of applications received, it may take up to 5 weeks from the time of the start of review to receive a response. Interviews will be held in mid-February.
If you have issues submitting your application or uploading your documents, please email jfootman@rmi.org. You will receive an email shortly after you apply confirming your application has been received - this can go to spam, so please be sure to check there if it is missing.
Students must apply directly through RMI's portal and indicate on RMI's application that you are affiliated with Stanford's Schneider Fellowship program. Stanford Schneider Fellows will begin work at RMI on June 17, 2024.
Eligibility and Requirements:
Eligibility:
For complete eligibility requirements, please review our program policiesin its entirety.
Undergraduates and Master's students from all academic disciplines are encouraged to apply, and applicants may vary in academic interests, public service involvement, and experience. Doctoral students are not eligible.
Requirements:
Selected Fellows are expected to begin service by June 17, 2024 for a summer fellowship. All fellows are required to work with their community partners full-time for twelve consecutive weeks at their placements. Please review the complete program policies for additional requirements. Other commitments include the following:
Spring Quarter
Complete and online program orientation
Complete the Engaging in Ethical and Effective Service in-person workshop or worksheet.
Identify and meet with an academic mentor at least once.
Design a personal learning plan and share the learning plan with the site supervisor and academic mentor.
Complete all required pre-orientation forms.
Summer Quarter
Submit a brief preliminary report
Submit a final report, complete a program evaluation, and correspond with fellowship donor(s) as requested by fellowships program staff.
Fall Quarter
Meet with academic mentor at least once.
Participate in outreach activities to share the experience and help publicize the program.