Description
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science is seeking applications for research opportunities in accelerator stewardship and accelerator development. The goal of this funding opportunity is to support cross-cutting use-inspired basic research and development to advance accelerator science and technology, as well as domestic supplier development. The DOE is looking for applications that address specific research goals in one of the four topic areas: Particle Therapy Beam Delivery Improvements, Ultrafast Laser Technology Program, High Power Electron Accelerator Technology for Industrial Applications, and Compact Accelerator Technologies for Security and Medicine. Applicants must provide evidence of the Stewardship Customer's commitment to the proposed activity and demonstrate how their proposed work will advance scientific understanding of a basic and fundamental nature.
• The DOE will provide funding for research projects that address the specified topic areas.
• Applicants must submit a pre-application and an application, and must demonstrate institutional or third-party commitment to the proposed activity.
• The DOE will consider the strength and breadth of the collaborative team and the quality of the technology R&D plan when reviewing applications.
• The funding opportunity is open to all types of domestic applicants, except nonprofit organizations described in section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995.