Opportunity
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DOE Office of Science Early Career Research Program Grant Opportunity
Buyer
DOE Office of Science
Posted
March 03, 2026
Respond By
June 03, 2026
Identifier
DE-FOA-0003602
NAICS
541715
The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science is seeking applications for its Early Career Research Program (ECRP) to support the development of independent research programs for early-career scientists. - Government Buyer: - Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Science - Eligible Applicants: - U.S. institutions of higher education - DOE/NNSA National Laboratories - Institutions operating SC Scientific User Facilities - Products/Services Requested: - Research grant funding for individual early-career scientists - Scientific fields include: - Advanced Scientific Computing Research (ASCR) - Basic Energy Sciences (BES) - Biological and Environmental Research (BER) - Fusion Energy Sciences (FES) - High Energy Physics (HEP) - Nuclear Physics (NP) - Isotope Research and Development and Production (DOE IP) - Notable Requirements: - Only U.S. institutions and DOE-affiliated entities are eligible - No cost sharing or matching required - Focus on stimulating independent research careers in specified scientific fields - Governed by DOE financial assistance rules and federal regulations - Funding Details: - Total available funding: $145 million - Individual awards: $875,000 to $2,750,000 - Project period: up to 5 years
Description
The Department of Energy Office of Science invites applications for the Early Career Research Program to support the development of individual research programs of outstanding early-career scientists. The program covers multiple scientific areas including Advanced Scientific Computing Research, Basic Energy Sciences, Biological and Environmental Research, Fusion Energy Sciences, High Energy Physics, Nuclear Physics, and Isotope Research and Development. Eligible applicants include U.S. institutions of higher education, DOE/NNSA National Laboratories, and institutions operating SC Scientific User Facilities. The program aims to stimulate research careers and support independent research efforts in these fields.