Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0000751
Apply for DE FOA 0000751
- The Office of Science in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Early Career Research Program" 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 Jul 20, 2012 and posted on Jul 20, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 26, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $6,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 50 candidate(s).
- 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.
- Only U.S. academic institutions are eligible to apply. 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 are not eligible to apply.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science Early Career Research Program (Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0000751) is a discretionary grant opportunity designed to help outstanding scientists in the early stages of their careers establish strong, independent research programs. The program is focused on growing long-term research capacity in areas central to the DOE Office of Science mission, with the broader goal of strengthening the U.S. scientific workforce and encouraging sustained research careers in DOE-supported fields.
This opportunity invites applications across six major Office of Science program areas: Advanced Scientific Computing Research (ASCR), Biological and Environmental Research (BER), Basic Energy Sciences (BES), Fusion Energy Sciences (FES), High Energy Physics (HEP), and Nuclear Physics (NP). In practical terms, that means proposals can span topics from cutting-edge computational methods and high-performance computing, to biological and environmental systems, materials and chemical sciences, fusion-related science, particle physics, and nuclear science. The common thread is that the work must align with the scientific priorities and mission scope of the DOE Office of Science and be positioned to help an early career investigator build a coherent, impactful research trajectory.
The DOE anticipated making about 50 awards under this announcement, with an estimated total funding level of $6,000,000. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development. The listing notes no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not expected to provide institutional or third-party matching funds as a condition of award. The award ceiling and floor are listed as $0 in the source record, which typically indicates that the specific award size parameters are defined in the full announcement text rather than summarized in the metadata.
Eligibility is restricted despite the general “unrestricted†label shown in the data table. The eligibility clarification states that only U.S. academic institutions may apply. The announcement also explicitly excludes other federal agencies, Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) contractors, and certain nonprofit organizations, specifically 501(c)(4) entities that engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995. As a result, the primary applicant organization expected here is a U.S. college or university submitting on behalf of an eligible early career investigator.
Key dates from the posting show the opportunity was posted and created on July 20, 2012, with an application deadline (original and current closing date) of November 26, 2012. The archive date is February 26, 2013, indicating the opportunity is no longer active and is being provided for historical reference. For applicants who needed help accessing the full announcement at the time, the DOE provided contacts within the Office of Science, including Kimberlie J. Laing (Grant Analyst, 301-903-3026, kim.laing@science.doe.gov) and Linda G. Blevins (Program Manager, 301-903-1293, linda.blevins@science.doe.gov). An additional information link is noted as being available through FedConnect, which is where full application details and official instructions were typically hosted for this announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the DOE Office of Science Early Career Research Program (DE-FOA-0000751)?
The DOE Office of Science Early Career Research Program (Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0000751) is a discretionary grant opportunity intended to help outstanding scientists in the early stages of their careers build strong, independent research programs. It is designed to grow long-term research capacity in areas central to the DOE Office of Science mission and to strengthen the U.S. scientific workforce by encouraging sustained research careers in DOE-supported fields.
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The main goal is to support early career investigators in establishing a coherent, impactful, and independent research trajectory that aligns with the DOE Office of Science mission. The program emphasizes long-term research capacity building in DOE mission-relevant areas.
Which DOE Office of Science program areas are included?
Applications are invited across six Office of Science program areas:
- Advanced Scientific Computing Research (ASCR)
- Biological and Environmental Research (BER)
- Basic Energy Sciences (BES)
- Fusion Energy Sciences (FES)
- High Energy Physics (HEP)
- Nuclear Physics (NP)
What kinds of research topics can be proposed under this announcement?
Proposals may span a wide range of science and technology topics within the six Office of Science program areas. Examples noted include cutting-edge computational methods and high-performance computing, biological and environmental systems, materials and chemical sciences, fusion-related science, particle physics, and nuclear science. The key requirement is that the work aligns with DOE Office of Science scientific priorities and mission scope.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is restricted. Only U.S. academic institutions may apply. In practice, this means a U.S. college or university would submit an application on behalf of an eligible early career investigator.
Are non-academic organizations eligible to apply?
Based on the eligibility clarification provided, non-academic organizations are not eligible to apply. The announcement specifies that only U.S. academic institutions may apply.
Are other federal agencies eligible to apply?
No. The announcement explicitly excludes other federal agencies from applying.
Are FFRDC contractors eligible to apply?
No. The announcement explicitly excludes Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) contractors from applying.
Are any nonprofit organizations excluded?
Yes. The announcement excludes certain nonprofit organizations, specifically 501(c)(4) entities that engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995.
What type of funding instrument is used for awards?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
How many awards did DOE anticipate making?
DOE anticipated making about 50 awards under this announcement.
What was the estimated total funding level?
The estimated total funding level is $6,000,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The listing states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not expected to provide institutional or third-party matching funds as a condition of award.
What are the award floor and award ceiling amounts?
The award ceiling and floor are listed as $0 in the source record. This typically indicates that specific award size parameters were defined in the full announcement text rather than summarized in the metadata.
Where were the official instructions and full application details provided?
An additional information link is noted as being available through FedConnect, which is where full application details and official instructions were typically hosted for this announcement.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting and creation date shown is July 20, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline (original and current closing date) was November 26, 2012.
Is this funding opportunity still active?
No. The archive date is February 26, 2013, which indicates the opportunity is no longer active and is provided for historical reference.
Who were the DOE contacts listed for questions about the announcement?
The DOE Office of Science contacts listed were:
- Kimberlie J. Laing, Grant Analyst, 301-903-3026, kim.laing@science.doe.gov
- Linda G. Blevins, Program Manager, 301-903-1293, linda.blevins@science.doe.gov
What office within DOE sponsored this program?
This opportunity is sponsored by the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science.
What does it mean that the program supports "independent" research programs?
Based on the description provided, the program is intended to help early career scientists establish strong research programs that stand on their own and form the foundation of a long-term, coherent research trajectory aligned with DOE Office of Science mission priorities.
Does the opportunity description indicate that the work must align with DOE priorities?
Yes. The common requirement across the covered research areas is that the proposed work must align with the scientific priorities and mission scope of the DOE Office of Science.
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