DOE Office of Science logo
Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRC)

Energy Frontier Research Centers — 8th Class

Supports multidisciplinary research centers tackling fundamental energy science grand challenges.

Between cyclesDOE Office of ScienceUnited States

The Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRC) program, administered by the DOE Office of Basic Energy Sciences within the Office of Science, funds multidisciplinary, multi-institutional research teams to address grand scientific challenges in energy-relevant fundamental science. The program launched in 2009 and has funded 107 centers across 43 states and Washington, D.C. in its history. The 8th-clas

Fundamental energy science research by multidisciplinary, multi-institutional centers addressing grand challenges across advanced manufacturing, energy storage, hydrogen, quantum information science, microelectronics, nuclear, separations, and solar energy.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Biennial
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.48 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

Sign up free to see the funding breakdown

Sign up free to see the industries in scope

Sign up free to see the full eligibility

Sign up free to see how to apply

Sign up free to see what you submit

Sign up free to see the timeline

Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: science.osti.gov