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Annual Recurring University Training and Research

Funds early-stage research and training for engineering and science students at U.S. colleges, awarded every year by DOE's national energy lab.

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Federal research money concentrates in a small number of institutions, and this DOE programme exists partly to widen who gets trained by it. It renews every year.

Three things are funded together: educating and training engineers and scientists, novel early-stage research at U.S. colleges and universities, and building research capacity at institutions serving underrepresented and structurally ma…

Research and development grants training the next generation of engineers and scientists through novel, early-stage research at U.S. colleges and universities, prioritising institutions serving underrepresented and structurally marginalised communities; the notice does not name a specific research topic.

CycleiHow often this grant runs β€” e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.16 Oct 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.β€”
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.β€”
Award typeiThe form of funding β€” grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.β€”
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$10.8M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: DE-FOA-0003215Source: www.grants.gov