Early Career Research Program
ID: 358302Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Office of Science (PAMS-SC)

Award Range

$875K - $3M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Procurement Contract

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358302
Timeline
    Description

    The Office of Science at the Department of Energy (DOE) is inviting applications for the Early Career Research Program (ECRP), aimed at supporting outstanding early career scientists in various scientific domains, including Advanced Scientific Computing, Energy Sciences, Biological Research, and Nuclear Physics. Eligible applicants must hold permanent research positions at U.S. institutions of higher education or DOE National Laboratories and are restricted from reapplying if previously funded by the ECRP. This initiative, with an estimated total funding of $136 million for approximately 94 awards, seeks to advance fundamental scientific research while fostering a pipeline of talent in energy-related fields. Interested applicants can reach out to SC.Early@science.doe.gov for further information, with applications due by April 22, 2025, and awards ranging from $875,000 to $2.75 million.

    Point(s) of Contact
    SC.Early@science.doe.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    DE-FOA-0003450.pdf
    The Department of Energy's Early Career Research Program (ECRP) invites applications to support research across various scientific domains including Advanced Scientific Computing, Energy Sciences, Biological Research, and Nuclear Physics. With a total funding of $136 million expected for 94 awards, the initiative targets outstanding early career scientists, promoting independent research capabilities within U.S. academic institutions and DOE National Laboratories. Eligible applicants must be in permanent research positions and unable to reapply if previously funded by ECRP. The program seeks to stimulate research that advances understanding in fundamental scientific questions while building a pipeline of talent in energy-related fields. Detailed submission requirements, including pre-application and application deadlines, eligibility criteria, and project areas, guide potential applicants to successfully navigate the funding process. The ECRP emphasizes collaboration and innovation in scientific endeavors, aligning with the DOE's overall mission to enhance national energy security and foster scientific discovery through state-of-the-art research facilities. This opportunity highlights the government's commitment to funding early career researchers, thereby ensuring sustainable progress in critical scientific domains.
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