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DOE Office of Science Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRCs)

DOE Energy Frontier Research Centers

Backs research teams and institutions for DOE Energy Frontier Research Centers in energy systems, materials science, and quantum systems.

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The DOE Office of Science Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRCs) program, administered by the Office of Basic Energy Sciences, funds multi-investigator, multi-institutional research center consortia addressing fundamental scientific challenges in energy. The program was launched in 2009 and has funded 107 centers across 43 states and Washington D.C. through seven biennial competition cycles. Cen…

Basic energy sciences research — including energy storage, advanced manufacturing, hydrogen, quantum information, solar energy, and nuclear — conducted by multi-investigator, multi-institutional center consortia.

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.—

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