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$875,000 - $2,750,000

Early Career Research Program

From U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)

The purpose of this program is to support the development of individual research programs of outstanding scientists early in their careers and to stimulate research careers in the areas supported by the Office of Science. The mission is to deliver the scientific discoveries and major scientific tools to transform our understanding of nature and advance the energy, economic, and national security of the United States. SC is the Nation’s largest Federal sponsor of basic research in the physical sciences and the lead Federal agency supporting fundamental scientific research for our Nation’s energy future.

  • Overview

    • Type

      Grant

    • Title

      Early Career Research Program

    • Source

      U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)

    • Federal or State

      Federal

    • Total Amount

      $136,000,000

    • Award Range

      $875,000 - $2,750,000

    • Cost Share

      No

  • Eligibility

    • Audience

      Education, Other

    • Sector

      Climate, Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy

    • Activity

      Other, Outreach & Education, Research & Development

    • Eligibility

      In accordance with 2 CFR 910.126, Competition, eligibility for award is restricted to U.S. Institutions of Higher Education, DOE National Laboratories, and institutions operating SC Scientific User Facilities. This eligibility restriction is intended to create an opportunity for the most promising scientists who are (a) early in their careers, (b) in positions with sufficient permanence to support independent research efforts, and (c) for investigators not at DOE-affiliated institutions, in positions that require working with the students who will become the scientific workforce of the future.

    • Location

      National

  • Application Process

  • Important Dates

    • Application Open Date

      Apr 22, 2025

  • Resources & Contacts

    • Contact

      SC.Early@science.doe.gov

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