DOE Office of Science Open Solicitation
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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 solicitβ¦
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.
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