NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING CONSORTIUM FOR NONPROLIFERATION
ID: 357982Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

NNSA (DOE-NNSA)

Award Range

$0 - $25M

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/357982
Timeline
    Description

    The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) of the U.S. Department of Energy is offering a funding opportunity to establish a Nuclear Science and Engineering Consortium for nonproliferation. This initiative aims to support innovative research at accredited U.S. Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) in critical areas such as nuclear physics, radiation detection, and nuclear material science, fostering collaboration between multiple universities and DOE National Laboratories. The program emphasizes the transition of basic research into practical applications to enhance the workforce in nuclear security, with a total funding amount of approximately $25 million available for a five-year cooperative agreement. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by April 4, 2025, and can contact Grants Officer Virginia Hernandez at virginia.hernandez@nnsa.doe.gov or by phone at 702-343-7704 for further information.

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    FOA-0003437.pdf
    The Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) is issuing a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) DE-FOA-0003437 to establish a Nuclear Science and Engineering Consortium for nonproliferation. This funding aims to support innovative research at accredited U.S. Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) to advance nuclear security, specifically in areas such as nuclear physics, radiation detection, and nuclear material science. The program seeks to foster a collaborative environment involving multiple universities and DOE National Laboratories, emphasizing the importance of transitioning basic research into practical applications. A cooperative agreement will be awarded for up to five years, with approximately $25 million available. Applicants must form a consortium including multiple IHEs and at least one DOE National Laboratory. The emphasis is on unclassified research focusing on enhancing the workforce in nuclear security. The application deadline is April 4, 2025, with selections anticipated on September 16, 2025. Eligible applicants include U.S. IHEs that meet specific criteria, with a focus on engaging diverse institutions, such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities. All research must comply with federal regulations and involve no classified work.
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