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Apply to be a 2026-27 ThinkEnergy Fellow

Student Life | April 22, 2026 | Story by: Editorial Staff

Are you ready to turn a bright idea into a clean energy venture? The Great Lakes Energy Institute is seeking applicants for the 12th cohort of the ThinkEnergy Fellows, CWRU’s premier energy entrepreneurship program. 

Made up of six students, the cohort goes beyond the classroom to: 

  • Develop a real-world energy product;
  • Gain access to industry mentors;
  • Form startup teams;
  • Prototype energy solutions; 
    Build commercialization strategies; and
  • Pitch successful ventures. 

Past fellows have gone on to launch startups, publish policy reports and lead research across the globe.

Selected fellows will receive a $5,000 award to support their studies. 

Applications are open to all Case Western Reserve University students, through Friday, April 24, at 5 p.m. 

For more information, contact Jonathan Steirer, interim director of Great Lakes Energy Institute, at jws227@case.edu

Apply today.