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DOE Office of Science Continuation of Solicitation for Financial Assistance

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Connects research teams and institutions for DOE Office of Science Solicitation in artificial intelligence, energy systems, and fusion research.

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The DOE Office of Science FY2026 Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (FOA DE-FOA-0003600) is the standing umbrella mechanism through which SC accepts unsolicited research proposals across all eight program offices β€” ASCR, BES, BER, FES, HEP, NP, Isotope R&D and Production, and ARDAP β€” throughout the fiscal year. Posted September 30, 2025, the solicit…

Unsolicited basic research proposals across all DOE Office of Science program offices β€” ASCR, BES, BER, FES, HEP, NP, and ARDAP β€” accepted on a rolling basis through September 2026.

CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
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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Continuation of Solicitation for the DOE Office of Science Financial Assistance Program

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