CONSORTIUM FOR NUCLEAR FORENSICS

The Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) has issued Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) DE-FOA-0003567 for a Consortium for Nuclear Forensics. This NOFO aims to fund basic research at Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) to complement applied research in nuclear forensics at DOE National Laboratories, fostering a diverse workforce in nuclear security. A single five-year cooperative agreement, estimated at $25,000,000, will be awarded to a consortium of IHEs, including DOE National Laboratory participation. All funded projects must be unclassified. Eligibility is restricted to U.S. IHEs with professional doctorate degrees, and Principal Investigators, Co-PIs, and supported students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The application process requires online submission via Grants.gov, including standard forms, budget justification, and a project narrative. Cost-sharing is not mandatory but can be offered, and program income is allowable. The NOFO details application content, submission procedures, review criteria, and federal award administration information, with an application deadline of June 10, 2026.

The Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) Office of Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation Research and Development (DNN R&D) has issued Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) DE-FOA-0003567 for a Consortium for Nuclear Forensics. This NOFO aims to award one five-year cooperative agreement, totaling approximately $25,000,000, to a consortium of U.S. Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) with professional doctorate degrees. The primary purpose is to fund basic research in nuclear forensics-related disciplines, complementing applied research at DOE National Laboratories, and to develop a skilled workforce in nuclear missions. The consortium must include a minimum of three university partners and one or more DOE National Laboratories as collaborators. All projects must be unclassified, and Principal Investigators, Co-Principal Investigators, and supported students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applications are due by June 10, 2026, and must be submitted through Grants.gov.

The Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) Office of Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation Research and Development (DNN R&D) has issued Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) DE-FOA-0003567 for a Consortium for Nuclear Forensics. This NOFO aims to award one five-year cooperative agreement, totaling approximately $25,000,000, to a consortium of U.S. Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) with professional doctorate degrees. The primary purpose is to fund basic university research in nuclear forensics disciplines, complementing applied research at DOE National Laboratories, and to develop a skilled workforce in nuclear security. The consortium must include a minimum of three IHE partners and one or more DOE National Laboratories as collaborators, with the lead IHE managing the project and all subawards. All funded work must be unclassified, and Principal Investigators, Co-Principal Investigators, and supported students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applications are due by June 10, 2026.

The Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) Office of Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation Research and Development (DNN R&D) announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (DE-FOA-0003567) for a Consortium for Nuclear Forensics. This NOFO aims to award one five-year cooperative agreement, totaling approximately $25,000,000, to a consortium of U.S. Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs). The primary purpose is to fund basic research in nuclear forensics at universities, complementing applied research at DOE National Laboratories, and to develop a diverse workforce in nuclear security. The consortium must include a minimum of three university partners and one or more DOE National Laboratories as collaborators, though the laboratories will not receive direct funding from the award. All projects must be unclassified, and Principal Investigators and supported students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applications are due by June 10, 2026.

The Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) has issued Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) DE-FOA-0003567 for a Consortium for Nuclear Forensics. This NOFO seeks to award one five-year cooperative agreement, totaling approximately $25,000,000, to a consortium of U.S. Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) with professional doctorate degrees. The primary purpose is to fund basic research in nuclear forensics at universities, complementing applied research at DOE National Laboratories, and to develop a skilled workforce in nuclear missions. The consortium must include a minimum of three university partners and one or more DOE National Laboratories as collaborators, though the laboratories will be directly funded by the program office, not through the IHEs. All funded work must be unclassified, and Principal Investigators and supported students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applications require specific forms, a budget, and a project narrative, with a submission deadline of June 10, 2026. The DOE/NNSA will be substantially involved in the awarded cooperative agreement.

The Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) has issued Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) DE-FOA-0003567 for a Consortium for Nuclear Forensics. This NOFO aims to fund basic research at U.S. Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) in nuclear forensics, complementing applied research at DOE National Laboratories. The primary goal is to develop technologies to detect nuclear proliferation, illicit diversion, and nuclear explosions, while also fostering a skilled workforce for nuclear security missions. One five-year cooperative agreement, totaling approximately $25,000,000, will be awarded to a consortium of IHEs, with mandatory participation from DOE National Laboratories as collaborators, not prime or sub-applicants. All funded work must be unclassified, and Principal Investigators, Co-Principal Investigators, and supported students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applications, including standard forms, budget, and project narratives, must be submitted via Grants.gov by June 10, 2026.

The Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) Office of Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation Research and Development (DNN R&D) announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) DE-FOA-0003567 for a Consortium for Nuclear Forensics. This NOFO seeks to award one five-year cooperative agreement, estimated at $25,000,000, to a consortium of U.S. Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) with professional doctorate degrees. The primary purpose is to fund basic research at universities that complements applied nuclear forensics research at DOE National Laboratories, fostering a new generation of technical professionals. The consortium must include a minimum of three IHE partners and one or more DOE National Laboratories as collaborators, with DOE/NNSA maintaining substantial involvement in the project. All work must be unclassified, and Principal Investigators, Co-Principal Investigators, and supported students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applications are due by June 10, 2026, and must be submitted through Grants.gov, adhering to specific formatting, content, and registration requirements.

The Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) is offering a funding opportunity (DE-FOA-0003567) for a Consortium for Nuclear Forensics. This aims to fund basic research at universities to complement applied research at DOE National Laboratories, fostering a new generation of technical professionals in nuclear missions. A single five-year cooperative agreement of approximately $25,000,000 will be awarded to a consortium of U.S. Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) with professional doctorate degrees. The consortium must include at least three university partners and one or more DOE National Laboratories as collaborators, with the lead IHE managing the entire project. All funded work must be unclassified, and Principal Investigators, co-PIs, and supported students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applications, including standard forms, budget, and project narrative, must be submitted via Grants.gov by June 10, 2026.

The Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) Office of Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation (DNN R&D) has issued Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) DE-FOA-0003567 for a Consortium for Nuclear Forensics. This NOFO seeks to award a single five-year cooperative agreement, estimated at $25,000,000, to a consortium of U.S. Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) with professional doctorate degrees. The primary goal is to fund basic nuclear forensics research at universities, complementing applied research at DOE National Laboratories, and to develop a skilled workforce in nuclear missions. The consortium must include a minimum of three university partners and one or more DOE National Laboratories as collaborators, though laboratories are not eligible for direct funding through this NOFO. All funded work must be unclassified, and Principal Investigators, Co-Principal Investigators, and supported students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applications are due by June 10, 2026, and must be submitted via Grants.gov, adhering to strict formatting and content requirements, including letters of support from the applicant's Vice President for Research and from collaborating DOE National Laboratories.

The Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) has issued Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) DE-FOA-0003567 for the Consortium for Nuclear Forensics. This NOFO, with an estimated $25,000,000 available for one five-year cooperative agreement, seeks to fund basic research at U.S. Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) that complements applied nuclear forensics research at DOE National Laboratories. The primary goal is to develop technologies and expertise to detect nuclear proliferation activities and illicit nuclear material diversion, while also fostering a new generation of technical professionals in nuclear missions. The consortium must include a lead IHE, a minimum of three other university partners, and at least one DOE National Laboratory as a collaborator, though National Laboratories are not eligible for direct funding. All research must be unclassified, and key personnel and supported students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applications are due by June 10, 2026, and will be submitted via Grants.gov.

The Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) has issued Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) DE-FOA-0003567 for a Consortium for Nuclear Forensics. This NOFO aims to fund basic research at U.S. Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) that complements applied nuclear forensics research at DOE National Laboratories. The primary goal is to innovate technologies for detecting nuclear proliferation, illicit material diversion, and nuclear explosions, while also developing a skilled workforce in critical nuclear disciplines. The NOFO seeks to award one five-year cooperative agreement of approximately $25,000,000 to a consortium of IHEs, including at least three university partners and one or more DOE National Laboratories as collaborators. Projects must be unclassified, and Principal Investigators and supported students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applications require specific forms, budget justifications, project narratives, and letters of support, and must be submitted via Grants.gov by June 10, 2026.

The Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) Office of Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation (DNN R&D) announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) DE-FOA-0003567 for a Consortium for Nuclear Forensics. This NOFO, issued on March 4, 2026, with applications due by June 10, 2026, aims to award one five-year cooperative agreement of approximately $25,000,000 to a consortium of U.S. Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs). The primary purpose is to fund basic research in nuclear forensics disciplines, complementing applied research at DOE National Laboratories, and to develop a skilled workforce in nuclear security. The consortium must include a minimum of three university partners and one or more DOE National Laboratories as collaborators, with research efforts being unclassified. Eligibility is restricted to U.S. IHEs offering professional doctorate degrees, and key personnel must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The NOFO details application requirements, review criteria, and administrative information, emphasizing substantial involvement from DOE/NNSA in managing the award.

The Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) Office of Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation Research and Development (DNN R&D) announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) DE-FOA-0003567 for a Consortium for Nuclear Forensics. This NOFO aims to fund basic research at U.S. Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) that complements applied research in nuclear forensics conducted at DOE National Laboratories. The primary goal is to innovate and develop technologies to detect foreign nuclear proliferation activities, identify illicit diversion of special nuclear materials, and characterize nuclear explosions, while also fostering the next generation of nuclear security professionals. One five-year cooperative agreement, estimated at $25,000,000, will be awarded to a consortium of IHEs, which must include at least three university partners and one or more DOE National Laboratories as collaborators. All work must be unclassified, and Principal Investigators, Co-Principal Investigators, and supported students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applications are due by June 10, 2026.