Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0000396
Apply for DE FOA 0000396
- The Chicago Service Center in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Spherical Torus Experiment Collaborative Research on Configuration Optimization" 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 9, 2010 and posted on Jul 9, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 28, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $350,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 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.
- ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS. 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, through its Fusion Energy Sciences (FES) program, released this Funding Opportunity Announcement (DE-FOA-0000396) to support collaborative research tied directly to the National Spherical Torus Experiment (NSTX) at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory. The central purpose is to strengthen the NSTX research program in ways that advance two core FES objectives: building a predictive, physics-based understanding of magnetically confined plasmas, and exploring the distinctive performance and reactor-relevance of the spherical torus configuration. In practical terms, DOE is looking for research teams whose work will help optimize the configuration and operating regimes of NSTX and extract broadly useful fusion-science knowledge from that effort.
The opportunity is aimed at new and renewal applications expected to be funded in Fiscal Year 2011, with a clear instruction that anyone seeking NSTX collaborative research support in that timeframe should apply under this announcement. At the same time, DOE draws a firm boundary around what does not fit: proposals that are mainly about installing a diagnostic on NSTX, or primarily about running an existing diagnostic and analyzing the resulting data, are specifically discouraged for this FOA. The intent is to fund collaborations that tackle the big physics and scenario-development questions that shape NSTX performance and its value as a testbed for future fusion facilities, rather than proposals centered on diagnostic hardware deployment or routine diagnostic operations.
DOE identifies several priority research topic areas, and competitive proposals are expected to address key scientific issues in one or more of them. These topics include macroscopic stability (understanding and controlling large-scale instabilities and limits), multi-scale transport physics (how turbulence and transport processes across different scales govern confinement), plasma boundary interfaces (including edge physics and interactions with plasma-facing components), energetic particles (their confinement, stability effects, and role in performance), and non-solenoidal operational needs such as startup, ramp-up, and sustainment without a central solenoid. The FOA also highlights advanced operating scenarios, signaling interest in integrated, high-performance regimes and control approaches that could make spherical torus concepts more attractive for next-step devices. Overall, the scientific emphasis is on work that clearly supports NSTX program goals and contributes to the broader fusion energy science foundation.
A notable process requirement is that applicants must coordinate with NSTX leadership before submitting. Specifically, to be considered for funding, the proposing team must have discussed the research concept with the NSTX National Research Program Leaders and must include a Record of Discussion in the application. This record needs to spell out how the proposed work benefits the NSTX program and what interface support is required to execute it (for example, coordination needs with NSTX operations, access to data, modeling support, or experiment planning integration). For renewal proposals, DOE also requires a straightforward accountability component: applicants must include the prior project period goals and summarize what was actually accomplished, which allows reviewers to judge progress and effectiveness.
In terms of award mechanics, DOE anticipated roughly 10 awards with an estimated total program funding level of about $1.5 million. Individual awards were expected to fall between $50,000 (floor) and $350,000 (ceiling). The funding instrument is a grant under the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (CFDA 81.049), and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated. The activity category is science and technology research and development.
Eligibility is broadly open to domestic entities, described as unrestricted with important exclusions. Other federal agencies are not eligible, and neither are Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) contractors. In addition, certain nonprofit organizations described in section 501(c)(4) that engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995 are excluded. Aside from those limits, the FOA is meant to attract a wide range of qualified U.S. research performers capable of meaningful collaboration with the NSTX program.
Key dates show the announcement was posted July 9, 2010, with an application deadline of September 28, 2010, and an archive date of October 9, 2010. Administrative and technical contacts were provided through DOE, including a grants analyst point of contact and a technical scientific program contact within the Office of Fusion Energy Sciences, to support applicants who needed help accessing the announcement or clarifying technical fit.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) issued through the Fusion Energy Sciences (FES) program: DE-FOA-0000396. It supports collaborative research tied directly to the National Spherical Torus Experiment (NSTX) at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory.
What is the main goal of the FOA?
The FOA is intended to strengthen the NSTX research program in ways that advance two FES objectives: (1) building a predictive, physics-based understanding of magnetically confined plasmas, and (2) exploring the performance and reactor-relevance of the spherical torus configuration. DOE is looking for research that helps optimize NSTX configuration and operating regimes and produces broadly useful fusion-science knowledge.
Who is this FOA meant for (new vs. renewal projects)?
The opportunity is aimed at both new applications and renewal applications expected to be funded in Fiscal Year 2011. DOE indicates that anyone seeking NSTX collaborative research support in that timeframe should apply under this announcement.
What types of projects are discouraged under this FOA?
Proposals that are mainly about installing a diagnostic on NSTX are specifically discouraged. Proposals that are primarily about running an existing diagnostic and analyzing the resulting data are also discouraged. The FOA emphasizes physics and scenario-development collaborations rather than diagnostic hardware deployment or routine diagnostic operations.
What research areas does DOE list as priorities?
DOE identifies several priority topic areas and expects competitive proposals to address key scientific issues in one or more of them, including:
- Macroscopic stability
- Multi-scale transport physics
- Plasma boundary interfaces (edge physics and interactions with plasma-facing components)
- Energetic particles
- Non-solenoidal operational needs (startup, ramp-up, and sustainment without a central solenoid)
- Advanced operating scenarios (integrated, high-performance regimes and control approaches)
How does DOE describe the kind of work it wants to fund?
DOE is aiming to fund collaborations that address major physics questions and scenario-development needs that shape NSTX performance and increase its value as a testbed for future fusion facilities. The scientific emphasis is on work that clearly supports NSTX program goals while contributing to the broader fusion energy science foundation.
Is coordination with NSTX leadership required before submission?
Yes. To be considered for funding, applicants must discuss the research concept with the NSTX National Research Program Leaders before submitting the application.
What is the "Record of Discussion" and what must it include?
The application must include a Record of Discussion documenting that the proposing team discussed the research concept with NSTX leadership. The record must describe how the proposed work benefits the NSTX program and what interface support is required to carry out the work (for example, coordination with NSTX operations, access to data, modeling support, or integration with experiment planning).
Are there any special requirements for renewal proposals?
Yes. Renewal proposals must include the prior project period goals and a summary of what was actually accomplished so reviewers can assess progress and effectiveness.
How many awards did DOE anticipate making?
DOE anticipated making roughly 10 awards under this FOA.
What was the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total program funding level was about $1.5 million.
What is the expected funding range per award?
DOE expected individual awards to range from $50,000 to $350,000.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a grant under the DOE Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (CFDA 81.049).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated for this FOA.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is science and technology research and development.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly open to domestic entities and described as unrestricted, with specific exclusions. Other federal agencies are not eligible. Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) contractors are not eligible. Certain nonprofit organizations described in section 501(c)(4) that engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995 are also excluded.
Are federal agencies eligible to apply?
No. Other federal agencies are explicitly not eligible under this FOA.
Are FFRDC contractors eligible to apply?
No. Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) contractors are explicitly excluded from eligibility.
Are any nonprofit organizations excluded?
Yes. Certain nonprofit organizations described in section 501(c)(4) that engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995 are excluded.
What are the key dates for this FOA?
- Posted date: July 9, 2010
- Application deadline: September 28, 2010
- Archive date: October 9, 2010
Where is the collaborative research expected to be connected?
The FOA supports collaborative research tied directly to NSTX at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory and is focused on strengthening the NSTX research program.
Does the FOA provide points of contact?
Yes. DOE provided administrative and technical contacts, including a grants analyst point of contact and a technical scientific program contact within the Office of Fusion Energy Sciences, for help accessing the announcement or clarifying technical fit.
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