Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0001369
Apply for DE FOA 0001369
- The DOE-ID in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NE Traineeship for Radiochemistry" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.121,.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 28, 2016 and posted on Jan 28, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 28, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Department of Energy (DOE), through the Idaho Operations Office (DOE-ID), released a discretionary funding opportunity called "NE Traineeship for Radiochemistry" (Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0001369) to build a stronger, mission-ready STEM workforce, specifically in radiochemistry. The underlying idea is that many DOE mission areas depend on highly specialized, graduate-level expertise, and DOE wants to move beyond the traditional approach of supporting graduate students only as part of standard research grants. Instead, this opportunity creates DOE-sponsored, university-led traineeships that are purpose-built to train graduate students in skills and knowledge DOE considers critical, with radiochemistry identified as the targeted need.
Under this FOA, the selected institution of higher education would run a focused graduate program designed around a distinctive, innovative curriculum combined with a rigorous thesis or dissertation research requirement. In practical terms, DOE is looking for a structured traineeship model rather than loosely connected student support. The traineeship is expected to produce graduates prepared to contribute directly to DOE-relevant scientific and technical work, which spans DOE laboratories, universities, and the private sector that supports DOE missions. While the notice does not spell out specific coursework, it emphasizes a cohesive academic experience that intentionally aligns training and research with DOE mission-driven workforce gaps in radiochemistry.
Funding is offered in the form of a cooperative agreement, meaning DOE anticipates an active role in oversight or engagement beyond what is typical for a standard grant. The award ceiling is $3,000,000 total for a single award over a five-year period, subject to the availability of appropriated funds. The opportunity anticipated making one award. As with many federal funding announcements, DOE also notes that it does not incur legal liability for payment until funds are appropriated and officially obligated, an award is issued by the Contracting Officer, and the recipient receives formal confirmation.
Eligibility is limited to institutions of higher education, including both public/state-controlled universities and private universities. The funding activity category is Energy, and the associated CFDA numbers listed are 81.121. The FOA was posted January 28, 2016, and applications were due March 28, 2016, with DOE indicating it intended to provide about 60 days for applicants to respond.
Administratively, applicants were directed to find the full FOA on FedConnect under the same reference number (DE-FOA-0001369), but to submit applications through Grants.gov. DOE also encouraged prospective applicants to submit questions or comments by February 29, 2016, either through the FedConnect portal or by emailing tinslesm@id.doe.gov, and stated it would make every effort to address submitted questions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - NE Traineeship for Radiochemistry (DE-FOA-0001369)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "NE Traineeship for Radiochemistry."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FOA number)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DE-FOA-0001369.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), through the Idaho Operations Office (DOE-ID), released this discretionary funding opportunity.
What is the main purpose of this FOA?
The purpose is to build a stronger, mission-ready STEM workforce by creating DOE-sponsored, university-led traineeships focused specifically on radiochemistry.
Why is DOE using a traineeship model instead of standard research grant support for graduate students?
The FOA explains that many DOE mission areas depend on highly specialized, graduate-level expertise, and DOE wants to move beyond supporting graduate students only as a component of typical research grants. This FOA is intended to create a structured traineeship model that is purpose-built to train graduate students in skills and knowledge DOE considers critical, with radiochemistry identified as the targeted need.
What field or workforce need is being targeted?
The targeted workforce need identified in the FOA is radiochemistry, with the broader goal of addressing DOE mission-driven workforce gaps.
What type of program is DOE expecting the selected institution to run?
DOE is looking for a focused graduate program built around a distinctive, innovative curriculum plus a rigorous thesis or dissertation research requirement. The intent is a cohesive academic experience that intentionally aligns training and research with DOE mission needs in radiochemistry.
Does the FOA specify exact courses or a required list of coursework?
No. The notice does not spell out specific coursework. Instead, it emphasizes a cohesive, intentionally designed curriculum and training experience aligned with DOE workforce needs in radiochemistry.
What makes this traineeship different from loosely connected student support?
Based on the FOA description, DOE is seeking a structured traineeship model (a purpose-built program with coordinated curriculum and research expectations) rather than graduate student support that is only loosely tied together under general research funding.
What outcomes is DOE looking for from the traineeship?
The traineeship is expected to produce graduates prepared to contribute directly to DOE-relevant scientific and technical work across DOE laboratories, universities, and the private sector that supports DOE missions.
What kind of award will DOE make under this FOA?
Funding is offered through a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement indicates DOE anticipates having an active role in oversight or engagement beyond what is typical for a standard grant.
How much funding is available?
The award ceiling is $3,000,000 total.
How long is the project period?
The project period is five years.
How many awards did DOE anticipate making?
DOE anticipated making one award.
Is funding guaranteed once an application is submitted or selected?
No. DOE noted that it does not incur legal liability for payment until funds are appropriated and officially obligated, an award is issued by the Contracting Officer, and the recipient receives formal confirmation.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to institutions of higher education, including public/state-controlled universities and private universities.
Are non-university entities eligible to apply?
The FOA states eligibility is limited to institutions of higher education (public/state-controlled and private universities). No other eligible applicant types are listed in the provided information.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Energy.
What CFDA number(s) are associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number listed is 81.121.
When was the FOA posted?
The FOA was posted on January 28, 2016.
When were applications due?
Applications were due on March 28, 2016.
How much time did DOE indicate applicants would have to respond?
DOE indicated it intended to provide about 60 days for applicants to respond.
Where could applicants find the full FOA text?
Applicants were directed to find the full FOA on FedConnect using the reference number DE-FOA-0001369.
Where were applications submitted?
Applications were to be submitted through Grants.gov.
How could prospective applicants submit questions about the FOA?
DOE encouraged prospective applicants to submit questions or comments by February 29, 2016, either through the FedConnect portal or by emailing tinslesm@id.doe.gov.
What was DOE's stated approach to answering applicant questions?
DOE stated it would make every effort to address submitted questions.
What is the role of radiochemistry in DOE missions according to this notice?
The notice frames radiochemistry as a critical, highly specialized area of graduate-level expertise needed across DOE mission areas, and the traineeship is intended to help ensure a mission-ready pipeline of trained experts.
Is the traineeship intended to prepare graduates only for government labs?
No. The FOA describes preparing graduates to contribute to DOE-relevant work spanning DOE laboratories, universities, and the private sector that supports DOE missions.
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