Research, Development, and Training in Isotope Production
ID: 358300Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Office of Science (PAMS-SC)

Award Range

$200K - $2M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358300
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Jan 17, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  4. 4
    Due Apr 17, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
Description

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Research, Development, and Training in Isotope Production, designated as DE-FOA-0003530. This initiative aims to advance research in isotope enrichment, production, and purification techniques, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence, novel chemistries, and advanced manufacturing processes. Isotopes play a critical role in various fields, including medicine, national security, and advanced manufacturing, and this funding opportunity supports the DOE's mission to ensure the availability of essential isotopes in the U.S. Up to $11 million is available for 8 to 12 awards, ranging from $100,000 to $750,000 each, for projects lasting two years, with pre-applications due by February 17, 2025, and final applications by April 17, 2025. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Ethan Balkin, Ph.D., at ethan.balkin@science.doe.gov or by phone at 301-903-1861.

Point(s) of Contact
ethan.balkin@science.doe.gov
Files
Title
Posted
DE-FOA-0003530.pdf
Jan 19, 2025, 12:05 PM UTC
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Research, Development, and Training in Isotope Production under NOFO Number DE-FOA-0003530. This initiative emphasizes the strategic importance of isotopes across various fields such as medicine, national security, and advanced manufacturing. The funding aims to advance research in isotope enrichment, production, and purification techniques, with a focus on artificial intelligence, novel chemistries, and advanced manufacturing processes. Up to $11 million is available for 8 to 12 awards, ranging from $100,000 to $750,000 each, for projects lasting two years. Eligible applicants include domestic educational institutions, nonprofit research organizations, and national laboratories, with cost-sharing not required. Pre-applications are due by February 17, 2025, and final applications by April 17, 2025. The NOFO encourages training for the next generation of scientists and stipulates that applications must not overlap with commercial isotope production activities. This funding opportunity supports the DOE's mission to maintain the availability of critical isotopes in the U.S., ensuring national preparedness and reducing foreign dependence.
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