Genesis Mission AI FOA — Phase I and Phase II (FES)
Supports AI-enabled fusion and plasma research with continuation pathways for strong performers.
FOA DE-FOA-0003612, titled "The Genesis Mission: Transforming Science and Energy with AI," is a DOE Office of Science solicitation posted March 17, 2026 and updated April 20, 2026, covering artificial intelligence applications across all Office of Science program areas including Fusion Energy Sciences (FES). Under the FES portfolio, this FOA targets AI and machine learning applications for fusion …
Artificial intelligence and machine learning applications for fusion energy science and plasma physics research, funded under DOE Office of Science FOA DE-FOA-0003612.
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