OpenFieldCatalyst Technology Innovation Graduate Fellowship
Corporate and state partnership fellowship supporting graduate scholars working on smart electrical grids, IoT building automation, and real-time power analytics with Avista Utilities.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- M.S. student in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering with GPA 3.3+.
- English language proficiency
- English C1.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Resume, project proposal in smart grid IoT, and graduate transcript.
- Recommendation letters
- Two faculty recommendations.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- $15,000 research stipend and zero-carbon building workspace at the Catalyst hub
- Application fee
- No fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Partial tuition waiver included
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Eastern Washington University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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