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The Genesis Mission: Transforming Science and Energy with AI

The Genesis Mission: AI for Science and Energy

Provides research teams and institutions for The Genesis Mission: AI for Science and Energy in artificial intelligence, energy systems, and quantum systems.

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The Genesis Mission: Transforming Science and Energy with AI (FOA DE-FOA-0003612) is the DOE Office of Science's flagship FY2026 cross-cutting artificial intelligence initiative. Posted March 17, 2026 and last updated April 20, 2026, the solicitation covers AI applied to all five major SC program areas β€” ASCR, BES, BER, FES, and HEP β€” making it the broadest AI-for-science grant in the FY2026 feder…

Artificial intelligence applied to DOE Office of Science mission areas, including ASCR, BES, BER, FES, and HEP research programs, under a phased multi-deadline FOA closing December 2026.

CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.17 Dec 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.-
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.-
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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The Genesis Mission: Transforming Science and Energy with AI

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Continuation of Solicitation for the DOE Office of Science Financial Assistance Program

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DOE Early Career Research Program

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Funds research teams and institutions for DOE Early Career Research in energy systems, artificial intelligence, and quantum systems.

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DOE Energy Frontier Research Centers

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

Energy TechAdvanced Materials+3
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Energy Frontier Research Centers β€” 8th Class

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Supports multidisciplinary research centers tackling fundamental energy science grand challenges.

Energy TechQuantum+5
$12M – $16M
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FY 2026 Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program

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Funds DOE Office of Science research in computing, energy sciences, biology, fusion, high-energy and nuclear physics, and isotopes β€” open to any applicant type.

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$50K – $5M