Fiscal Year 2024 Nuclear Forensics Research Award (NFRA)
ID: 354608Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division (DHS-OPO)

Award Range

$600K - $900K

Eligible Applicants

Private Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/354608

Additional Information

https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/354608
Timeline
    Description

    The Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division is offering the Fiscal Year 2024 Nuclear Forensics Research Award (NFRA) to support the development of a skilled nuclear forensics workforce through collaborative research initiatives. This program aims to foster partnerships between private institutions of higher education and national or defense laboratories, focusing on high-risk/high-impact research that enhances national nuclear detection and forensics capabilities. The NFRA will provide funding ranging from $600,000 to $900,000 for up to six awards, with proposals due by August 14, 2024. Interested applicants can reach out to the Grants Management Officer, Shareef Prater, at Shareef.Prater@dhs.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Shareef.Prater@dhs.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Appendix A - Terms of Appointment.pdf
    Appendix B - Cover Page.pdf
    FY24.pdf
    The document serves as a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) guide regarding the National Nuclear Forensics Expertise Development Program (NNFEDP) and its associated Nuclear Forensics Research Award (NFRA). It clarifies procedural aspects concerning collaborative multi-university proposals. The updated guidance allows multiple universities to partner with a national or defense laboratory, requiring each institution to submit individual proposals while referencing their collaborations. Additionally, the FAQs confirm that the collective length of specific sections of the proposal—Narrative, Mentoring Plan, and Key Personnel biosketch—should not exceed 15 pages, although the overall application may be considerably longer, often reaching 80-90 pages in past submissions. This document aims to provide clarity and facilitate successful proposal submissions for interested universities, reinforcing the program's commitment to high-impact research through collaboration. Overall, it reflects an effort to streamline the grant application process and encourage robust partnerships in nuclear forensics research.
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