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DOE Nuclear Science and Engineering Scholarship and Fellowship Administration Opportunity

This opportunity from the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Nuclear Energy, Idaho Operations Office, seeks accredited U.S. two- and four-year colleges and universities to administer scholarships and fellowships for students in nuclear science and engineering disciplines. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) - Office of Nuclear Energy (NE) - Idaho Operations Office (Idaho Field Office) - Eligible Applicants: - Accredited U.S. two- and four-year Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs), including community colleges and trade schools - Products/Services Requested: - Administration of undergraduate scholarships and graduate fellowships in nuclear-related fields - Undergraduate scholarships: up to $10,000 per year for four-year institutions; up to $5,000 per year for two-year colleges/trade schools - Graduate fellowships: up to $161,000–$175,000 per student over three years, including stipends, tuition, research travel, and internship allowances - Required administration, tracking, reporting, and compliance with DOE guidelines - Optional United Kingdom exchange opportunity for fellows - Disciplines Supported: - Nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemistry, health physics, nuclear materials science, radiochemistry, applied nuclear physics, nuclear policy, radiation protection technology, nuclear power technology, nuclear maintenance technology, nuclear engineering technology, computer science, cybersecurity, nuclear safety, nuclear operations, mechanical and electrical maintenance, and radiation protection - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on diversity and inclusion - No cost sharing or matching required - Awards are annual; recipients must reapply each year - Cooperative agreements may last up to 13 years, with no new awards after year 10 - Individual graduate fellowships limited to three contiguous years per student - Funding Details: - Up to $6 million available annually for scholarships and fellowships - Total estimated program funding: $50 million - Individual undergraduate scholarships: $5,000–$10,000 per year - Graduate fellowships: up to $161,000–$175,000 per student - Place of Performance: - U.S. two- and four-year Institutions of Higher Education - DOE Idaho Operations Office (contracting/government facility) - Period of Performance: - Up to 13 years, with program open through the specified closing date; individual awards have fixed durations

Description

This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) aims to award multiple cooperative agreements to accredited U.S. two- and four-year colleges and universities to administer scholarship and fellowship funding through the University Nuclear Leadership Program (UNLP), managed by the Department of Energy, Office of Nuclear Energy (DOE-NE). The program targets qualified nuclear science and engineering students by providing undergraduate scholarships and graduate fellowships in disciplines related to nuclear energy. The awards support the development of personnel for nuclear energy professions and enhance research and development capabilities at U.S. institutions of higher education.

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