THE ALABAMA COLLABORATIVE FOR CONTEMPORARY EDUCATION IN PRECISION TIMING

Launch Your Career in Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT)
​Join the ACCEPT Fellowship Program!

The Alabama Collaborative for Contemporary Education in Precision Timing (ACCEPT) Fellowship Program is a National Research Traineeship program funded by the National Science Foundation, designed to train the next generation of graduate (MS and PhD) degree holders in a field of critical important to our nation.

Through ACCEPT, you are not just pursuing an advanced degree; you’re becoming a trailblazer, a visionary, and a force for change.

Propel your career to new heights and play a vital role in shaping the future of the nation.

Why Precision Timing? Why ACCEPT?

National Impact: Your work will reverberate across industries and safeguard critical sectors: defense, communications, transportation, energy, and finance. Technologies rooted in precision timing are an essential pillar of national security and a major driver ($11T/year) of the US economy.

  • Cutting-Edge Education: Our holistic traineeship combines interdisciplinary coursework, professional development and industry/government immersion experiences to build versatile STEM leaders.
  • Designed Around You: Individual programs are tailored with industry and government partner feedback to guarantee the right skill set for success.
  • Financial Empowerment: ACCEPT fellows receive full tuition coverage, student health insurance, and a substantial $34,000 annual stipend.
  • An Unparalleled Network. Partner with giants in the field. Access job opportunities and enrich your network with external advisory board experts from:

Government Agencies

  • Dr. Bryan Hemingway, Research Physicist, U.S. Naval Observatory
  • Dr. Jeffrey Sherman, Supervisory Physicist, National Institute of Standards and Technology – Boulder, CO
  • Dr. Nan Yu, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Industrial and FFRDC Leaders

  • Mr. Greg Dowd, Technical Fellow, Microchip Technologies, Inc
  • Aerospace Corpooration
  • SpectraDynamics
  • OEWaves, Inc

Your Journey

Interdisciplinary Excellence: Physics, mathematics, and electrical, computer, aerospace, and civil engineering are represented in coursework and research.

Hands-On Experience: Gain hands-on exposure through practical immersion, seminars, and world-class research internships, equipping you to excel in the real-world challenges of the field.

Leadership & Ethics: Develop not only technical prowess but also critical soft skills—communication, teamwork, ethics, and leadership.

Unparalleled Network: Network at conferences, workshops, and collaborative projects with industry partners, enhancing your visibility and forging lasting connections.