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DOE Office of Science Genesis Mission doctoral fellowship training pilots

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science is seeking applications for doctoral training pilots under the Genesis Mission Graduate Fellowship Pilot. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Science (SC). - Opportunity: Genesis Mission Graduate Fellowship Pilot, part number DE-FOA-0003673. - Applicants: U.S. higher-education institutions and domestic doctoral-granting institutions as lead applicants. Fellows must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. - Training requested: Novel, accelerated four-year Ph.D. programs that build dual competency in super intelligence (SI) and a scientific discipline, with research addressing SC-relevant Genesis Mission challenges. - Required research experiences: Each Fellow must complete two thesis-related experiences, typically at least 10 weeks each: - One at a DOE National Laboratory or SC user facility. - One in industry. - Eligible support: Fellow stipends, tuition, health insurance, research travel and accommodations, and eligible mentor and research-infrastructure expenses. - Funding: The program lists $100 million in total funding. The notice estimates 4–8 awards, generally $12 million–$25 million each; the opportunity listing states five awards at $20 million each. - Period: Expected project period is five years, with 12-month budget periods. Fellows are expected to begin their four-year degree programs within one year of award. Continuation funding depends on appropriations, progress, reporting, and compliance. - Products and vendors: No hardware products, product quantities, OEMs, or commercial vendors are specified.

Description

The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science invites applications to develop and demonstrate four-year doctoral training pilot programs providing dual competency in super intelligence and another scientific discipline. Each pilot must include high-impact research experiences at a DOE National Laboratory or SC user facility and in industry. The fellowships are intended to prepare Ph.D.-level scientists and engineers and must support research related to SC-relevant Genesis Mission National Science and Technology Challenges. The notice lists total program funding of $100 million and an application deadline of January 12, 2027.

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