Description
The Department of Energy’s Office of Science is issuing an open, annual solicitation (FY 2027) for research and development funding across six core program areas: Advanced Scientific Computing Research, Basic Energy Sciences, Biological & Environmental Research, Fusion Energy Sciences, High Energy & Nuclear Physics, and Isotope R&D & Production. Eligible entities include universities, non‑DOE federal labs, FFRDCs, and other U.S. or foreign research institutions (subject to restrictions). Awards range from $5,000 up to $10 million, with project periods from 6 months to 5 years (most commonly 3 years). The solicitation remains open until 30 Sept 2027, with rolling review and funding contingent on congressional appropriations. Applicants must register in SAM and submit through Grants.gov; pre‑applications are optional, and letters of intent are not required.
• Open to a broad spectrum of research institutions (excluding DOE/NNSA labs as prime applicants).
• Funding envelope: $400 M total, $10 M maximum per award.
• Projects may be single‑institution or multi‑institution collaborations.
• No cost‑share required for most awards; OTA awards may require up to 50 % cost‑share.
• Evaluation criteria focus on scientific merit, technical approach, team competence, budget reasonableness, and data‑sharing plans.
• Proposals must comply with 10 C.F.R. part 605 and DOE’s data‑rights policies.