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DOE Seeks University Consortium to Revitalize Nuclear Research Infrastructure

The Department of Energy (DOE), Idaho Operations Office, is seeking a university-led consortium to revitalize and enhance nuclear research infrastructure in the United States. - Government Buyer: - Department of Energy (DOE), Idaho Operations Office - Eligible Applicants: - Private, public, and state institutions of higher education in the U.S. - Other domestic entities may participate as subrecipients - Products/Services Requested: - Establishment and/or enhancement of nuclear research capabilities at U.S. universities and colleges - Focus areas include: - Nuclear cyber-physical protection - New digital technologies for advanced nuclear reactors - Development and safety assessments of small modular reactors - Effort must strengthen and revitalize academic nuclear energy infrastructure with regional or national impact - Award Details: - Approximately one grant - Minimum value: $6,000,000 - Period of performance: up to four years - Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on university consortia and research infrastructure - No specific OEMs or vendors named; focus is on academic and research capabilities

Description

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) aims to award approximately one grant for up to four years to a university-led consortium. The consortium will establish and/or enhance nuclear research capabilities at U.S. universities and colleges, focusing on nuclear cyber-physical protection, new digital technologies in advanced nuclear reactors, and the development and safety assessments of small modular reactors. The effort must strengthen and revitalize the academic community's nuclear energy infrastructure and enhance regional or national impacts. Eligible applicants include private, public, and state institutions of higher education in the U.S.

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