EXPRESS:2025 Exploratory Research for Extreme-Scale Science
ID: 358344Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Office of Science (PAMS-SC)

Award Range

$200K - $1M

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358344

Additional Information

https://science.osti.gov/ascr
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Energy's Office of Science is offering a funding opportunity through the EXPRESS: 2025 Exploratory Research for Extreme-Scale Science program, aimed at advancing scientific computing and exploring innovative research approaches. This initiative will provide approximately $16 million to support 20 awards, with individual grants ranging from $200,000 to $1,000,000 over a two-year period, focusing on fundamental research topics such as quantum computing, neuromorphic computing, and AI model understanding. Eligible applicants include DOE/NNSA National Laboratories, federally funded research centers, and U.S. academic institutions, with a pre-application deadline of February 25, 2025, and full applications due by May 6, 2025. For further information, interested parties can contact Hal J. Finkel at hal.finkel@science.doe.gov or visit the program's website at https://science.osti.gov/ascr.

    Point(s) of Contact
    hal.finkel@science.doe.gov
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    DE-FOA-0003545.pdf
    The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science is offering a funding opportunity through NOFO Number DE-FOA-0003545 for the EXPRESS: 2025 Exploratory Research for Extreme-Scale Science program. Aimed at exploring groundbreaking approaches in scientific computing, this initiative will allocate approximately $16 million to support 20 awards, with individual grants ranging from $200,000 to $1,000,000 over two years. Eligible applicants include DOE/NNSA National Laboratories, other federally funded research centers, and various U.S. academic institutions, excluding certain nonprofits. The program focuses on fundamental research topics such as quantum computing, neuromorphic computing, and AI model understanding, encouraging innovative approaches that extend beyond current research paradigms. A pre-application is required by February 25, 2025, with full applications due by May 6, 2025. Emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary and collaborative projects, supporting a competitive review process. The DOE aims to foster advancements in mathematics, computer science, and computational systems through these research efforts, aligning with U.S. scientific discovery goals and energy policy objectives.
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