The James G. Campbell Fellowship is designed to support Georgia Tech graduate students conducting research in the field of renewable energy and provides a $1,500 award.  

The annual SPARK award is given to current Georgia Tech graduate students who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in advancing student engagement with energy research and with evidence of broader impacts and service or leadership. The number of SPARK awards is variable, depending on funding. 

To be eligible, student applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and currently writing a thesis or dissertation focused on renewable energy. 

The application deadline is Sept. 4, 2025. 

Applicants must submit the following materials to the Energy Comments Mailbox of the Strategic Energy Institute: 

• A brief cover letter (one to two paragraphs) explaining their motivation for studying their academic discipline and what they hope to accomplish in the field. 

• Their full name, GTID number, anticipated graduation date, and field of research. 

• A current resume. 

• In addition, a one-page letter of nomination from a faculty member must be submitted separately to the same mailbox. Graduate students are strongly encouraged to begin the process of securing this nomination letter as early as possible. 

These fellowships offer a valuable opportunity to gain recognition and support for work in renewable energy. All eligible graduate students are encouraged to apply and take the next step in advancing their academic and professional goals.