Genesis Mission Graduate Fellowship Pilot

The Department of Energy Office of Science is soliciting applications from U.S. higher‑education institutions to create a four‑year doctoral fellowship pilot that blends super‑intelligence (SI) expertise with another scientific discipline. Selected institutions will host up to five cohorts, each requiring two high‑impact research experiences—one at a DOE National Laboratory or user facility and one in industry. The program aims to establish the first Genesis Mission Graduate Fellows, positioning them to address the DOE’s Genesis Mission science and technology challenges. Funding up to $20 M per award (total $100 M) will support the fellowship, sub‑awards, and associated research activities. • Eligible applicants: U.S. public or private institutions of higher education and domestic doctoral‑granting institutions. • Fellowship length: 4‑year Ph.D. training with dual competency in SI and a chosen discipline. • Required research components: one DOE lab/user‑facility placement, one industry placement. • Number of awards: 5; total estimated funding $100 M; award ceiling $20 M each. • Application window: Opens Oct 8 2026, closes Jan 12 2027. • Contact: Michael S. Zarkin, Grants Management Specialist (email GM‑Uni‑[email protected], phone (301) 903‑4946).