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Early Career Research Program (ECRP)

Office of Science

DE-FOA-0003602

PAMS-SC

General Information

$145,000,000
Est. Program Funding:
June 2, 2026
Closing Date:
100
Expected No. of Awards
$2,750,000
Award Ceiling

Opportunity Number:
DE-FOA-0003602

Owning Agency:
PAMS-SC

Opportunity Category:
Discretionary (D)

Synopsis

DOE SC hereby invites applications for support under the ECRP in the following program areas: Advanced Scientific Computing Research (ASCR); Basic Energy Sciences (BES); Biological and Environmental Research (BER); Fusion Energy Sciences (FES); High Energy Physics (HEP); Nuclear Physics (NP); Isotope Research and Development and Production (DOE IP). 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 SC.

Response Date Jun 02, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Posting Date Mar 03, 2026 12:00:00 AM EST
Archive Date Sep 02, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Award Ceiling 2,750,000
Award Floor 875,000
Cost Sharing No

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants Private institutions of higher education, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info on Eligibility: In accordance with 2 CFR 910.126, Competition, eligibility for award is restricted to U.S. Institutions of Higher Education, DOE/NNSA National Laboratories (listed at https://www.energy.gov/national-laboratories), and institutions operating SC Scientific User Facilities (listed at https://science.osti.gov/User-Facilities).

Additional Information

Agency Name Michael S Zarkin Grants Management Specialist
Link to Additional Information: Early Career Research Program
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk
Phone: 301-903-4946

CFDA Program(s)

  • 81.049: Office of Science Financial Assistance Program
   

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