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DOE/NNSA Nuclear Forensics Research and Workforce Development Consortium Opportunity

The Department of Energy (DOE) National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) is seeking a consortium led by accredited universities, with DOE National Laboratories as members, to advance nuclear forensics research and workforce development. - Government Buyer: - Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Office of Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation - Products/Services Requested: - Basic research in nuclear forensics and related scientific disciplines - Radiochemistry, geochemistry, shock physics, nuclear physics, radiation detector science, nuclear material science engineering, nuclear chemical engineering, modeling, simulation, optimization for nuclear applications, seismology, and infrasound methods - Administration of student and faculty research, fellowships, and scholarships - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Consortium must include both accredited institutions of higher education and DOE National Laboratories - All research must be unclassified - Reciprocal arrangements and collaboration between academic and government facilities are required - Integration with Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation R&D needs - Participation in annual program reviews - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; focus is on academic and laboratory collaboration - Estimated Funding: - $25,000,000 for a five-year cooperative agreement - One expected award

Description

This funding opportunity aims to direct-fund basic research at universities that complement applied research in nuclear forensics at DOE National Laboratories. The research covers disciplines such as radiochemistry, geochemistry, shock physics, nuclear physics, radiation detector science, nuclear material science engineering, nuclear chemical engineering, modeling, simulation, and optimization methods for nuclear applications, as well as seismology and infrasound methods supporting yield determination. The goal is to develop a diverse and talented cadre of professionals who will become the next generation of technical leaders in nuclear missions, benefiting DOE National Laboratories, academia, private industry, and U.S. government agencies. The award is a five-year cooperative agreement to a consortium of accredited institutions of higher education (IHEs) including DOE National Laboratories as consortium members. The consortium will administer federal financial assistance funds for student and faculty research, fellowships, and scholarships.

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