Fiscal Year 2026 University Nuclear Research Infrastructure Revitalization

The Department of Energy's (DOE) Idaho Operations Office is seeking applications for the Fiscal Year 2026 University Nuclear Research Infrastructure Revitalization. The goal of this funding opportunity is to establish and/or enhance nuclear research capabilities at U.S. universities, especially in support of nuclear cyber-physical protection, new digital technologies in advanced nuclear reactors, and the development and safety assessments of small modular reactors. • The proposed effort must strengthen and revitalize the academic community’s nuclear energy infrastructure. • The proposed effort must enhance regional or national impacts of the investment. • A minimum of 50% of the budget must go to equipment and upgrades. • Non-University and College collaborators and personnel can have no more than 20% of the total funds provided by the government. • The award project period is expected to be 48 months. • The estimated total available funding is $6,000,000. • The approximate number of awards is 0-1. • Cost sharing is encouraged but not required.