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DOE Idaho Operations Office Solicits University-Led Nuclear Energy Research Proposals (CINR Phase II Continuation)

The Department of Energy (DOE) Idaho Operations Office is inviting U.S. universities and colleges to apply for the Fiscal Year 2026 Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research (CINR) Phase II Continuation opportunity. - Managed by the DOE Office of Nuclear Energy (NE) - Focused on advancing nuclear energy science and technology to support national energy, environmental, and economic goals - Eligibility: - Only U.S. universities and colleges that have previously received CINR awards through the Nuclear Energy University Program (NEUP) are eligible - Projects must directly extend or continue active CINR research - Proposals must align with at least one NE mission priority: - Maintaining operation of existing reactors - Deploying new reactors - Securing and sustaining the nuclear fuel cycle - Expanding international nuclear energy cooperation - Funding details: - Total available funding: approximately $3,000,000 - Individual awards: $300,000 to $1,000,000 - Expected number of awards: 0–4 - Optional Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) supplement: up to $50,000 per project - Cost sharing is encouraged but not required - Period of performance: up to two years for each awarded project - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the focus is on university-led research and development - Place of performance and contracting office: DOE Idaho Operations Office, 1955 Fremont Avenue, Idaho Falls, ID 83415

Description

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) solicits applications for the Fiscal Year 2026 Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research (CINR) Phase II Continuation. The opportunity is focused on university-led teams that have previously received CINR awards through the Nuclear Energy University Program (NEUP) and are seeking to continue and extend their research. Applications must be directly tied to an active CINR project and demonstrate alignment with one or more of the Office of Nuclear Energy’s mission priorities. The total available funding is approximately $3,000,000, with individual awards ranging from $300,000 to $1,000,000, and an expected 0–4 awards. Cost sharing is not required but is encouraged, and the period of performance is up to two years.

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