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DOE Office of Science Solicits Proposals for Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRCs)

The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science, through its Basic Energy Sciences (BES) program, is seeking proposals for the Energy Frontier Research Center (EFRC) program. - Government Buyer: - Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Science, Basic Energy Sciences (BES) - OEMs and Vendors: - DOE national laboratories (e.g., ABC National Laboratory) - Universities (e.g., University of XYZ) - Products/Services Requested: - Multi-investigator, multi-disciplinary research services in materials sciences, chemical sciences, geosciences, and biosciences - Integration of experiments, theory, computation, and AI/ML - Development of innovative scientific tools and interdisciplinary workforce - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Research must address at least one of the following topics: - Controlling quantum phenomena for unconventional computing - Integrating AI/ML models for materials and chemistry discovery - Emergent phenomena in complex chemical systems - Fundamental science for critical minerals and materials - No cost sharing or matching required - Emphasis on collaboration among universities, national labs, and other institutions - Awards range from $12M to $18M over four years, with annual funding - Period of Performance: - Four-year project period, with potential for limited-term renewal for project completion and closeout - Place of Performance: - DOE Office of Science (federal office), with research performed at participating institutions

Description

The Department of Energy's Office of Science Basic Energy Sciences program announces a re-competition of the Energy Frontier Research Center program. This program aims to assemble world-class teams from universities, DOE national laboratories, and other institutions to conduct energy-relevant basic research that is beyond the scope of single-investigator awards. The centers focus on transformative scientific advances in materials sciences, chemical sciences, geosciences, and biosciences, integrating experiments, theory, computation, and AI/ML. The program also emphasizes the development of innovative tools and the creation of an interdisciplinary workforce of energy-focused scientists.

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