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Energy Institute Student Hub

Clubs, events, and opportunities for students of all disciplines interested in creating solutions to energy challenges.

A hub of resources and opportunities for UT students of all academic disciplines interested in energy and energy-related topics.

Upcoming Events

President Harry S. Truman Postdoctoral Fellowship

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Scheduled
Wednesday July 30, 2025, 10:00 am - Wednesday October 1, 2025, 11:59 pm
The Truman Fellowship aims to foster creativity and stimulate exploration of science and technology and high-risk R&D by enabling the fellows to lead their own innovative research project. This highly competitive three-year fellowship aims to attract exceptional new Ph.D. scientists and engineers from across the nation.

Laboratory Director Jill Hruby Postdoctoral Fellowship

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Scheduled
Wednesday July 30, 2025, 11:00 am - Monday November 3, 2025, 11:59 pm
The Laboratory Director Jill Hruby Postdoctoral Fellowship is specifically designed to empower and cultivate early career researchers in the fields of engineering and science, fostering their passion for technical leadership careers in the realm of national security. Jill Hruby Fellows will embark on independent research endeavors that align with Sandia’s overarching mission: the development of cutting-edge technologies to ensure global peace. With the privilege of proposing their own research topics, fellows will gain unparalleled access to Sandia’s state-of-the-art facilities and collaborate with some of the nation’s most brilliant scientists and engineers.

KBH Energy Symposium

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Scheduled
Friday September 12, 2025, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
The KBH Energy Center’s Annual Symposium brings together leading industry executives, policymakers, and faculty for a dynamic day of forward-looking dialogue on the future of energy.
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EnergizeUT 2025

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Scheduled
Tuesday September 23, 2025, 12:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Interested in energy or innovation? Find Your Community at EnergizeUT. Learn about career trends in energy, environment, and entrepreneurship; engage with industry professionals; connect with students across diverse academic disciplines; and get plugged into the resources and opportunities UT has to offer.
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Hydrogen Day 2025

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Scheduled
Wednesday October 8, 2025, All day
Texas is leading the emergence of a global hydrogen economy. Join us in Austin, at the University of Texas campus, for a full day of events curated for students, faculty, staff, industry, community engagement stakeholders, and policy leaders.
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UT Energy Week 2026

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Scheduled
Tuesday April 7, 2026, 8:00 am - Friday April 10, 2026, 6:00 pm
UT Energy Week connects students, researchers, faculty, energy professionals, and industry leaders across disciplines and sectors to build community, support energy literacy and education, facilitate strategic partnerships, and advance research.
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Opportunity Deadlines

President Harry S. Truman Postdoctoral Fellowship

Event Status
Scheduled
Wednesday July 30, 2025, 10:00 am - Wednesday October 1, 2025, 11:59 pm
The Truman Fellowship aims to foster creativity and stimulate exploration of science and technology and high-risk R&D by enabling the fellows to lead their own innovative research project. This highly competitive three-year fellowship aims to attract exceptional new Ph.D. scientists and engineers from across the nation.

Laboratory Director Jill Hruby Postdoctoral Fellowship

Event Status
Scheduled
Wednesday July 30, 2025, 11:00 am - Monday November 3, 2025, 11:59 pm
The Laboratory Director Jill Hruby Postdoctoral Fellowship is specifically designed to empower and cultivate early career researchers in the fields of engineering and science, fostering their passion for technical leadership careers in the realm of national security. Jill Hruby Fellows will embark on independent research endeavors that align with Sandia’s overarching mission: the development of cutting-edge technologies to ensure global peace. With the privilege of proposing their own research topics, fellows will gain unparalleled access to Sandia’s state-of-the-art facilities and collaborate with some of the nation’s most brilliant scientists and engineers.

Graduate Portfolio Program in Energy Studies (GPPES)

This interdisciplinary portfolio program, administered by the Energy Institute, complements students' degree programs by providing a solid foundation in energy policy and a credential that demonstrates proficiency in the energy field to future employers or others. Students gain an understanding of energy systems, technology, and environmental challenges by taking courses offered across eight schools and colleges at the university and completing a research project.

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Student Hub Resources

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Student Clubs & Organizations

With the help of the Longhorn Energy Club and TEX-E fellows, the Energy Institute went searching for all of UT's student-led clubs and organizations that are focused on energy and energy-related topics such as environment, sustainability, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

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Events

To support and strengthen the UT energy ecosystem, the Energy Institute collects events of interest to the UT energy community happening across the Forty Acres and the Austin area. View our events to find free local events, networking opportunities, workshops, and more.

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Entrepreneurship

The Energy Institute created the Energy Ventures Practicum in partnership with Texas Venture Labs to help grow the UT energy startup ecosystem and coordinates UT's participation in the Texas Exchange for Energy and Climate Entrepreneurship (TEX-E), which aims to bridge the gap between academia and industry to strengthen energy security and advance decarbonization.

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TEX-E

Longhorn Energy Club, the social club for all things energy at UT Austin, is accepting applications for their executive board. This is an opportunity to connect across disciplines and gain hands-on leadership experience. Applications close June 18. 

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Energy Opportunities—Straight to Your Inbox

Join our student listserv to receive news about energy-related events and opportunities, such as job and internship notices, calls for proposals, and more.

Are we missing something?

Is there a student organization, event, resource, or opportunity we should include in the Energy Student Hub? Let us know! 

Email Laura Black

Student Hub Questions?

Email Kohl Lasell.