# Simpler Grants.gov #DE-FOA-0003673

DOE Office of Science Genesis Mission doctoral fellowship training pilots

**Buyer:** DOE Office of Science
**Posted:** October 08, 2026
**Respond By:** January 13, 2027
**Identifier:** DE-FOA-0003673
**NAICS:** 611310, 541715

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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