Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0001269
Apply for DE FOA 0001269
- The Office of Science in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Topical Collaborations in Nuclear Theory" 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 Jan 13, 2015 and posted on Jan 14, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 30, 2015. (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 applicants are eligible to apply, except 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, subject to the notes described in the full text of the FOA.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science, through its Office of Nuclear Physics (NP), solicited proposals under the funding opportunity titled "Topical Collaborations in Nuclear Theory" (Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0001269). The intent of this opportunity was to establish fixed-term, multi-institution research collaborations in nuclear theory that focus tightly on a clearly defined topic of high interest to the nuclear physics community. DOE emphasized that proposed topics needed to align with NP program goals and, importantly, should not simply repeat or extend work already covered by a previous Topical Collaboration. In practice, the program was designed to concentrate effort and expertise across multiple institutions on a specific nuclear theory challenge where coordinated work could accelerate progress beyond what individual investigators or single-institution teams could reasonably accomplish.
A central theme of the announcement was community-building in nuclear theory, not just funding research projects in isolation. DOE described Topical Collaborations as a mechanism to help maintain a strong and sustainable nuclear theory workforce by encouraging the creation of long-term career positions, including tenured faculty appointments at universities and permanent staff positions at national laboratories. That emphasis signals that proposals were expected to show a credible plan for building durable capacity in the field, such as supporting early-career researchers, integrating postdocs and graduate students into a broader collaborative structure, and demonstrating how the collaboration could strengthen institutional commitments to nuclear theory over the long run.
The opportunity was issued as a discretionary federal assistance program under CFDA 81.049 (Office of Science Financial Assistance Program) and allowed support through grants and cooperative agreements. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated. The FOA was posted on January 14, 2015 (created January 13, 2015), with an original and final application deadline of April 30, 2015, and it was archived on July 31, 2015. While the summary record lists the estimated total funding and award ceiling/floor as 0, that typically reflects that the specific dollar amounts were not provided in the metadata snapshot and would normally be detailed in the full announcement text or depend on appropriations and programmatic decisions.
Eligibility was broad and described as essentially unrestricted across entity types, with key exceptions. Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) contractors were not eligible to apply under this particular announcement, and certain nonprofit organizations classified under section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code that engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995 were also excluded, subject to additional notes in the full FOA. DOE also referenced a companion program announcement for DOE laboratories (LAB15-1269), indicating a parallel pathway for laboratory-led or laboratory-participating efforts, and directed applicants to the Office of Science grants site for full details.
For applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement, DOE provided a technical/scientific point of contact: George Fai (301-903-8954, george.fai@science.doe.gov). Overall, the program can be understood as a targeted nuclear theory collaboration mechanism: time-limited, topic-focused, multi-institutional, aligned with DOE-NP priorities, and explicitly structured to strengthen the national nuclear theory ecosystem alongside the research itself.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): DOE Office of Science (Nuclear Physics) - Topical Collaborations in Nuclear Theory (DE-FOA-0001269)
What is the funding opportunity called, and who issued it?
The opportunity is titled "Topical Collaborations in Nuclear Theory" (Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0001269). It was issued by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science through its Office of Nuclear Physics (NP).
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose was to establish fixed-term, multi-institution research collaborations in nuclear theory that focus tightly on a clearly defined topic of high interest to the nuclear physics community. The program was designed to concentrate expertise across institutions on a specific nuclear theory challenge where coordinated work could accelerate progress beyond what individual investigators or single-institution teams could reasonably accomplish.
What type of research effort was DOE looking to support?
DOE was looking for topic-focused collaborations in nuclear theory that are clearly defined, tightly scoped, and aligned with Nuclear Physics (NP) program goals. A key expectation was that the collaboration format would enable progress that would be difficult to achieve through isolated or single-institution work.
Does DOE expect proposals to align with specific program goals?
Yes. Proposed topics needed to align with DOE NP program goals, and the topic needed to be of high interest to the nuclear physics community.
Can a proposal repeat or extend work from a previous Topical Collaboration?
No. DOE explicitly emphasized that proposed topics should not simply repeat or extend work already covered by a previous Topical Collaboration.
Is this opportunity focused only on research, or also on community-building?
It emphasized community-building in nuclear theory in addition to advancing research. DOE described Topical Collaborations as a mechanism that supports a strong and sustainable nuclear theory workforce, not just stand-alone research projects.
What workforce or career-development outcomes did DOE highlight?
DOE highlighted maintaining a strong and sustainable nuclear theory workforce by encouraging the creation of long-term career positions, including tenured faculty appointments at universities and permanent staff positions at national laboratories.
What kinds of plans or structures were proposals expected to include (based on the description provided)?
Based on DOE's stated emphasis, proposals were expected to show a credible plan for building durable capacity in the field. Examples mentioned include supporting early-career researchers, integrating postdocs and graduate students into a broader collaborative structure, and demonstrating how the collaboration could strengthen institutional commitments to nuclear theory over the long run.
What is the assistance listing / CFDA number associated with this program?
The opportunity was issued as a discretionary federal assistance program under CFDA 81.049 (Office of Science Financial Assistance Program).
What funding instruments were allowed?
Support was allowed through grants and cooperative agreements.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement was stated in the information provided.
When was the FOA posted, and what were the application deadlines?
The FOA was posted on January 14, 2015 (created January 13, 2015). The original and final application deadline was April 30, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on July 31, 2015.
How much funding was available per award (ceiling/floor) and in total?
The summary record lists the estimated total funding and award ceiling/floor as 0. This typically indicates that specific dollar amounts were not provided in the metadata snapshot and would normally be detailed in the full announcement text or depend on appropriations and programmatic decisions.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as broad and essentially unrestricted across entity types, with specific exceptions noted in the announcement summary.
Who was not eligible to apply?
Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) contractors were not eligible to apply under this particular announcement. In addition, certain nonprofit organizations classified under section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code that engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995 were also excluded, subject to additional notes in the full FOA.
Was there a related or companion announcement for DOE laboratories?
Yes. DOE referenced a companion program announcement for DOE laboratories (LAB15-1269), indicating a parallel pathway for laboratory-led or laboratory-participating efforts.
Where were applicants directed to find full details?
Applicants were directed to the Office of Science grants site for full details.
Who was the technical/scientific point of contact for questions?
The technical/scientific point of contact listed was George Fai, reachable at (301) 903-8954 and george.fai@science.doe.gov.
What does "fixed-term" mean in the context provided?
The opportunity description characterizes Topical Collaborations as fixed-term (time-limited) collaborations, meaning they were intended to operate for a defined period rather than as open-ended centers or indefinite programs.
What is the basic model of a "Topical Collaboration" as described here?
It is a multi-institution collaboration in nuclear theory organized around a clearly defined, high-interest topic aligned with DOE NP priorities, structured to pool expertise and accelerate progress. The model also explicitly aims to strengthen the national nuclear theory ecosystem and workforce alongside the research outcomes.
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