Description
The Office of Science of the Department of Energy is announcing its continuing interest in receiving grant applications for support of work in the following program areas: Advanced Scientific Computing Research, Basic Energy Sciences, Biological and Environmental Research, Fusion Energy Sciences, High Energy Physics, and Nuclear Physics. The funding opportunity announcement is open to all types of applicants, except Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) Contractors, and nonprofit organizations described in section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995. The application process involves submitting a pre-application, which is optional but encouraged, and then a full application. The review process will evaluate the applications based on criteria such as the scientific and technical merit of the proposed project, the qualifications of the applicant, and the potential impact of the project on the Department's mission.
Some key points to consider:
* The frontiers of science: exploring nature’s mysteries from the study of fundamental subatomic particles, atoms, and molecules to the DNA, proteins, and cells that are the building blocks of life.
* The 21st Century tools of science: providing the nation’s researchers with state-of-the-art national scientific user facilities.
* Science for energy and the environment: paving the knowledge foundation to spur discoveries and innovations for advancing the Department’s mission in energy and environment.
* The priority areas for the Advanced Scientific Computing Research program include developing mathematical models, advancing key areas of computer science, and delivering forefront computational, networking, and collaboration tools and facilities.
* The Basic Energy Sciences program supports research in materials chemistry, biomolecular materials, synthesis and processing science, and other areas.
* The Biological and Environmental Research program supports research in biological systems science and earth and environmental systems sciences.
* The Fusion Energy Sciences program supports research in burning plasma science, discovery plasma science, and other areas.
* The High Energy Physics program supports research in experimental and theoretical high energy physics, as well as accelerator science and technology research and development.
* The Nuclear Physics program supports research in medium energy nuclear physics, heavy ion nuclear physics, and other areas.