CONSORTIUM FOR NUCLEAR FORENSICS

The U.S. Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA), is seeking applications for a Consortium for Nuclear Forensics. The consortium will consist of accredited institutions of higher education (IHEs) and will focus on basic research in nuclear forensics, including radiochemistry, geochemistry, shock physics, and other related disciplines. The consortium will also provide opportunities for student and faculty research, fellowships, and scholarship funding. The goal of the consortium is to develop a diverse and highly talented cadre of technical professionals who will become the next generation of technical leaders in nuclear missions. • The consortium will be awarded a five-year cooperative agreement. • The consortium will be required to collaborate with DOE National Laboratories. • The consortium will be expected to produce research results in nuclear forensics science of a basic or fundamental nature. • The consortium will be expected to enable collaborative research relationships among universities, DOE National Laboratories, and other government agencies. • The consortium will be expected to transition basic science and technology from universities to U.S. government applications.