The Promoting High-skilled Doctoral Talent Act of 2026 aims to enhance the domestic workforce in science and engineering by fostering partnerships among universities, national laboratories, federal science agencies, and industry. This legislation focuses on developing accelerated doctoral programs that will increase the number of students obtaining advanced degrees in critical and emerging technology fields. Key provisions include the establishment of a pilot program by the Secretary of Energy within one year of the law's enactment, which will last for five years.