Research in Basic Plasma Science and Engineering
ID: 358199Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Office of Science (PAMS-SC)

Award Range

$300K - $900K

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/358199
Timeline
    Description

    The Office of Science at the Department of Energy (DOE) is offering a funding opportunity for research in Basic Plasma Science and Engineering under the Fusion Energy Sciences (FES) program. This initiative invites single-investigator and small-group applications to conduct hypothesis-driven research on fundamental aspects of plasma science, including astrophysical, dusty, and low-temperature plasmas, with a focus on advancing knowledge in this critical field. The program aims to support approximately 10 awards ranging from $300,000 to $900,000 over three years, with a total funding pool of about $5 million, emphasizing diverse participation from eligible U.S. higher education institutions, national laboratories, and nonprofit organizations. Interested applicants must submit a pre-application by February 14, 2025, followed by a full application due on April 4, 2025; for further inquiries, contact Nirmol Podder at nirmol.podder@science.doe.gov or by phone at 301-903-9536.

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    DE-FOA-0003503.pdf
    The Department of Energy (DOE) is issuing a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for research in Basic Plasma Science and Engineering under the Fusion Energy Sciences (FES) program. This opportunity, numbered DE-FOA-0003503, aims to fund single-investigator and small-group projects that explore fundamental aspects of plasma science, including astrophysical, dusty, and low-temperature plasmas. With an expected total funding of approximately $5 million, around 10 awards ranging from $300,000 to $900,000 over three years will be granted. Eligible applicants include U.S. higher education institutions, national laboratories, and nonprofit organizations, with a strong emphasis on diverse participation, particularly from underrepresented groups. The application process requires a pre-application by February 14, 2025, followed by a subsequent application due on April 4, 2025. The program focuses primarily on hypothesis-driven research to expand knowledge and understanding of plasma behavior and phenomena, while applications aimed at developing plasma-based technologies will not be considered. The initiative represents a significant investment in advancing plasma research, critical for innovations in energy and science.
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