Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0000744
Apply for DE FOA 0000744
- The Office of Science in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Diagnostic Systems for Magnetic Fusion Energy Sciences" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.049 Office of Science Financial Assistance Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 22, 2012 and posted on Jun 22, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 14, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
- All types of domestic entities are eligible to apply, except other Federal agencies, Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) Contractors, and nonprofit organizations described in section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Science, Office of Fusion Energy Sciences (OFES) issued this funding opportunity to support experimental research that advances diagnostic and measurement systems for magnetic fusion plasmas. The central aim is to develop innovative, improved, and more capable diagnostic tools that can measure key plasma properties and behaviors more accurately or in new ways, so researchers can better understand how plasmas behave in magnetic fusion experiments. The opportunity is framed broadly around building the measurement capabilities needed to strengthen scientific understanding that is directly relevant to magnetic fusion energy sciences, with the expectation that improved diagnostics translate into better insight, validation of theory and models, and more effective operation and interpretation of fusion experiments.
This announcement (Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0000744, titled "Diagnostic Systems for Magnetic Fusion Energy Sciences") is categorized as discretionary funding within science and technology / research and development, administered under CFDA 81.049 (Office of Science Financial Assistance Program). DOE indicated that applicants seeking either new awards or renewal funding for Fiscal Year 2013 should submit proposals under this announcement, meaning it functioned as the primary solicitation vehicle for that year for this specific diagnostic-systems area within OFES. The funding instruments listed are grants and cooperative agreements, which typically means DOE could choose a standard grant for more investigator-driven work, or a cooperative agreement when substantial DOE involvement, coordination, or programmatic direction is expected during the project.
Eligibility is largely open to domestic applicants across many entity types, but with several explicit exclusions. Other federal agencies are not eligible, nor are Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) contractors, and nonprofit organizations classified under IRS section 501(c)(4) that engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995. Beyond those restrictions, the opportunity is described as "unrestricted," with the caveat that any additional clarifications would be found in the full FOA text. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated, so applicants were not required to provide a formal cost-share as a condition of applying.
Key administrative details include an initial posting date of June 22, 2012, with an application deadline (original and current closing date) of August 14, 2012, and an archive date of November 14, 2012. The public summary data does not specify a total funding amount or per-award minimum/maximum (the estimated total funding, award ceiling, and award floor are all listed as 0), which commonly indicates that funding levels and award sizes were either determined internally, dependent on appropriations, or provided in the full FOA document rather than in the summary record.
For applicants needing access to the complete announcement or having trouble obtaining it electronically, DOE provided a point of contact: Yong Chia Francis Thio at 301-903-4678 and francis.thio@science.doe.gov. The full opportunity details, including the supplementary information referenced in the summary, were made available through FedConnect via the provided additional information link.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science funding opportunity from the Office of Fusion Energy Sciences (OFES) titled "Diagnostic Systems for Magnetic Fusion Energy Sciences" (Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0000744). It supports experimental research focused on improving diagnostic and measurement systems for magnetic fusion plasmas.
What is the main goal of the program?
The central aim is to develop innovative, improved, and more capable diagnostic tools that can measure important plasma properties and behaviors more accurately or in new ways. The intent is to strengthen scientific understanding that is directly relevant to magnetic fusion energy sciences by enabling better observation, validation of theory and models, and improved interpretation and operation of fusion experiments.
What kinds of research does the opportunity emphasize?
The opportunity emphasizes experimental research that advances diagnostic and measurement capabilities for magnetic fusion plasmas. It is framed broadly around building measurement capabilities that improve how researchers observe and understand plasma behavior in magnetic fusion experiments.
Why are diagnostics important in magnetic fusion experiments (as reflected in this FOA)?
As described in the opportunity summary, improved diagnostics are expected to translate into better scientific insight, stronger validation of theory and models, and more effective operation and interpretation of magnetic fusion experiments. In other words, better measurements lead to better understanding and better experimental outcomes.
Which DOE office is administering this opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by the DOE Office of Science, specifically the Office of Fusion Energy Sciences (OFES).
How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized as discretionary funding in science and technology / research and development.
What CFDA program is associated with this FOA?
The opportunity is administered under CFDA 81.049, the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program.
What funding instruments are available under this announcement?
The listed funding instruments are grants and cooperative agreements.
What is the difference between a grant and a cooperative agreement in this announcement?
The summary indicates DOE may use a grant for more investigator-driven work, while a cooperative agreement may be used when substantial DOE involvement, coordination, or programmatic direction is expected during the project.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as largely open to domestic applicants across many entity types and is labeled as "unrestricted" in the summary, subject to explicit exclusions and any additional details in the full FOA text.
Which applicants are explicitly not eligible?
The summary explicitly excludes:
- Other federal agencies
- Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) contractors
- 501(c)(4) nonprofit organizations that engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995
Does this FOA require cost sharing or matching funds?
No. The summary states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to provide a formal cost-share as a condition of applying.
Is this opportunity intended for new projects, renewals, or both?
DOE indicated that applicants seeking either new awards or renewal funding for Fiscal Year 2013 should submit proposals under this announcement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The initial posting date was June 22, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline (original and current closing date) was August 14, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was November 14, 2012.
How much funding is available and what is the expected award size?
The public summary data does not specify the funding amounts. The estimated total funding, award ceiling, and award floor are each listed as 0. This commonly indicates funding levels and award sizes were either dependent on appropriations, determined internally, or provided in the full FOA rather than in the summary record.
Where can applicants find the full announcement details?
The full opportunity details (including supplementary information referenced in the summary) were made available through FedConnect via the additional information link referenced in the announcement.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the complete announcement or if there are issues obtaining it electronically?
DOE provided the following point of contact for access and assistance:
- Name: Yong Chia Francis Thio
- Phone: 301-903-4678
- Email: francis.thio@science.doe.gov
Where can I confirm the Funding Opportunity Number and title?
The summary identifies the Funding Opportunity Number as DE-FOA-0000744 and the title as "Diagnostic Systems for Magnetic Fusion Energy Sciences".
What scientific area is this FOA most directly relevant to?
This FOA is directly focused on magnetic fusion energy sciences, specifically the diagnostics and measurement systems needed to understand magnetic fusion plasmas in experimental settings.
Does the summary mention any special DOE expectations during the project period?
Yes, indirectly. Because the FOA allows for cooperative agreements, the summary notes that DOE may choose that instrument when substantial DOE involvement, coordination, or programmatic direction is expected during the project.
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