Nuclear Data Interagency Working Group (NDIAWG) Research Program
ID: 357452Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Office of Science (PAMS-SC)

Award Range

$100K - $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/357452
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    Description

    The Office of Science at the Department of Energy (DOE) is inviting applications for the Nuclear Data InterAgency Working Group (NDIAWG) Research Program under Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Number DE-FOA-0003498. This initiative aims to support research on nuclear data that is critical for the Nuclear Physics (NP) and Fusion Energy Sciences (FES) communities, focusing on challenges identified in annual workshops, particularly in acquiring neutron interaction data for fusion applications and improving predictive models. With a total expected funding of $2 million, eligible applicants include various entities such as DOE/NNSA National Laboratories and other federal agencies, while nonprofit organizations engaging in lobbying activities are excluded. Interested parties must submit a Letter of Intent by January 2, 2025, with full applications due by March 3, 2025. For further inquiries, applicants can contact Dr. Keith Jankowski at keith.jankowski@science.doe.gov or by phone at 301-903-9119.

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    DE-FOA-0003498.pdf
    The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science invites applications for the Nuclear Data InterAgency Working Group (NDIAWG) Research Program under the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Number DE-FOA-0003498. With a total expected funding of $2 million, the initiative aims to support research on nuclear data critical for both Nuclear Physics (NP) and Fusion Energy Sciences (FES) communities. Applications are due by March 3, 2025, after a required Letter of Intent by January 2, 2025. Eligible applicants include various entities, such as DOE/NNSA National Laboratories and other federal agencies, while nonprofit organizations engaging in lobbying activities are excluded. The objective is to address nuclear data challenges highlighted in annual workshops, focusing on acquiring neutron interaction data for fusion applications, optimizing material selection, and improving predictive models. Successful proposals are expected to participate in the annual WANDA workshop to present findings and collaborate with peers. The initiative emphasizes the importance of collecting comprehensive and open nuclear data to advance both scientific understanding and safety in energy production.
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