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SCGSR — Office of Science Graduate Student Research (ASCR Track)

Provides doctoral researchers with short-term opportunities for thesis work at national labs.

The Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program provides supplemental research funds for US PhD students to conduct thesis-aligned research at DOE National Labs. ASCR is one of six participating SC offices. Awards support 3–12 consecutive months of research at any participating DOE National Lab or SC User Facility, working alongside a DOE scientist collaborator. The program typically runs two calls per year. As of the fetch date (2026-05-27), applications were closed.

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No upcoming rounds verified. Cadence: Multiple per year.

Last verified: 28 May 2026Source: science.osti.gov