Opportunity Information: Apply for HR FN 1009 NED02
Apply for HR FN 1009 NED02
- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Funding Opportunity Announcement, Faculty Development Grant, Fiscal Year 2010." and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 77.008 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Scholarship and Fellowship Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 19, 2009 and posted on Oct 16, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 22, 2009. (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 $450,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Faculty Development Grant opportunity for Fiscal Year 2010 was a discretionary grant program designed to strengthen the national pipeline of nuclear professionals by investing in early-career university faculty. The NRC, created under the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, regulates the civilian use of nuclear materials in order to protect public health and safety, support the common defense and security, and protect the environment. In line with that mission, this funding opportunity focused on building long-term academic capacity in nuclear science, nuclear engineering, and closely related fields that feed the workforce needed to design, build, operate, and regulate nuclear facilities and to manage nuclear materials safely.
This specific announcement covered Faculty Development Grants (separate from NRC announcements that supported undergraduate scholarships, graduate fellowships, and trade school or community college scholarships). The central purpose of the faculty program was to attract, recruit, and retain highly qualified professors in nuclear-related disciplines by giving them meaningful support during the most career-defining years of a tenure-track appointment. The program specifically targeted probationary, tenure-track faculty in their first six years, recognizing that the early period of establishing a research agenda, building a lab, publishing, competing for external awards, and developing teaching portfolios can determine whether nuclear programs maintain strong instructional and research capacity over time.
Funding was intended to support faculty research and professional development in nuclear-related fields such as Nuclear Engineering, Health Physics, Radiochemistry, and other related disciplines as determined by the NRC. The grants could be used in flexible ways that directly help a new faculty member become a productive researcher and effective professor. Allowable support described in the announcement included help with developing research proposals and applications, as well as funds to initiate or continue research projects within the faculty member’s expertise. In addition, the opportunity noted a range of other activities that could be supported when tied to research objectives or the institution’s faculty development plan, including course development, equipment stipends, participation in professional society meetings, preparation of papers, travel, and support for graduate assistants and other associated project expenses. The overall intent was to provide practical resources that help early-career faculty build momentum in both scholarship and teaching within the department where they are employed.
The award size for this opportunity ranged from an award floor of $100,000 to an award ceiling of $450,000. While the posted data indicated no formal cost-sharing or matching requirement, the announcement also stated that awards could be increased if the institution matched a portion of the award, effectively encouraging universities to co-invest in their new faculty members and expand the overall impact of the NRC funding. The funding activity category was Education, and the program fell under CFDA number 77.008 (U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Scholarship and Fellowship Program), reflecting the broader NRC strategy of supporting nuclear education and workforce development across multiple training levels.
Eligibility was limited to institutions of higher education, including public and state-controlled universities and private universities. The funding instrument type was a grant. The opportunity was posted on October 16, 2009 (with a creation date of October 19, 2009). The original closing date was February 1, 2010, but the listed current closing date was December 22, 2009, indicating the submission deadline was moved earlier than originally planned. The opportunity archive date was January 21, 2010. The listed funding opportunity number was HR FN 1009 NED02, and the sponsoring agency was the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
For applicants or others who needed help accessing the full announcement, the contact provided was Kathleen Shino, Senior Grants Specialist, reachable by phone at 301-492-3636.
FAQs: NRC Faculty Development Grant (FY 2010)
What is the NRC Faculty Development Grant (FY 2010)?
This was a discretionary grant program from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) intended to strengthen the national pipeline of nuclear professionals by investing in early-career university faculty in nuclear-related disciplines.
What was the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The central goal was to attract, recruit, and retain highly qualified professors in nuclear-related fields by providing meaningful support during the most career-defining years of a tenure-track appointment, helping build long-term academic capacity in nuclear education and research.
How does this program connect to the NRC mission?
The NRC regulates the civilian use of nuclear materials to protect public health and safety, support the common defense and security, and protect the environment. This grant supported faculty development in disciplines that feed the workforce needed to design, build, operate, and regulate nuclear facilities and manage nuclear materials safely.
Who was this grant intended to support?
The program specifically targeted probationary, tenure-track faculty in their first six years of appointment (early-career faculty), recognizing that this period is critical for establishing research programs, publishing, competing for external funding, and building teaching portfolios.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to institutions of higher education, including public and state-controlled universities and private universities.
Could an individual faculty member apply directly?
The eligibility described is for institutions of higher education. Based on the provided information, the applicant would be the institution (not an individual), with the funding focused on supporting eligible early-career tenure-track faculty.
What fields or disciplines were considered nuclear-related for this grant?
The announcement identified Nuclear Engineering, Health Physics, Radiochemistry, and other related disciplines as determined by the NRC.
What kinds of activities or costs could the grant support?
The funding was intended to support faculty research and professional development, with flexible use to help a new faculty member become a productive researcher and effective professor. Allowable support described included:
- Help developing research proposals and applications
- Funds to initiate or continue research projects within the faculty member's expertise
- Course development (when tied to research objectives or the institution's faculty development plan)
- Equipment stipends
- Participation in professional society meetings
- Preparation of papers
- Travel
- Support for graduate assistants and other associated project expenses
Was the grant focused only on research?
Research and professional development were central, but the opportunity also noted support for activities such as course development and other academic/professional activities when tied to research objectives or the institution's faculty development plan.
What was the award amount range?
Awards ranged from a floor of $100,000 to a ceiling of $450,000.
Was there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
The posted data indicated no formal cost-sharing or matching requirement. However, the announcement stated that awards could be increased if the institution matched a portion of the award, which encouraged university co-investment.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument type was a grant.
What was the funding activity category?
The funding activity category was Education.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The program fell under CFDA number 77.008, titled U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Scholarship and Fellowship Program, reflecting a broader NRC strategy for nuclear education and workforce development.
How is this faculty program different from other NRC education opportunities?
This announcement covered Faculty Development Grants and was separate from NRC announcements supporting undergraduate scholarships, graduate fellowships, and trade school or community college scholarships.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on October 16, 2009 (with a creation date of October 19, 2009).
What was the application deadline?
The original closing date was February 1, 2010, but the listed current closing date was December 22, 2009, indicating the submission deadline was moved earlier than originally planned.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity archive date was January 21, 2010.
What was the funding opportunity number?
The listed funding opportunity number was HR FN 1009 NED02.
Which agency sponsored this opportunity?
The sponsoring agency was the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
The contact provided was Kathleen Shino, Senior Grants Specialist. Phone: 301-492-3636.
What practical outcomes was the program trying to support for early-career faculty?
The program emphasized providing practical resources to help early-career faculty build momentum in scholarship and teaching, including establishing a research agenda, building a lab, publishing, competing for external awards, and developing teaching portfolios.
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Education
Next opportunity: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Funding Opportunity Announcement, Nuclear Education Curricula Development Grant, Fiscal Year 2010
Previous opportunity: Interregional Research Project #4 Minor Crop Pest Management Program (IR 4)
USGrants.org Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for HR FN 1009 NED02
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (HR FN 1009 NED02) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Funding Opportunity Announcement, Nuclear Education Curricula Development Grant, Fiscal Year 2010 Apply for HR FN 1009 EDU4 Funding Number: HR FN 1009 EDU4 Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission Category: Education Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Funding Opportunity Announcement, Scholarship and Fellowship Education Grant, Fiscal Year 2010. Apply for HR FN 1009 NED01 Funding Number: HR FN 1009 NED01 Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission Category: Education Funding Amount: $400,000 |
| U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Funding Opportunity Announcement, Trade School and Community College Scholarship Grant, Fiscal Year 2010 Apply for HR FN 1009 NED03 Funding Number: HR FN 1009 NED03 Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission Category: Education Funding Amount: $150,000 |
| Public Knowledge of Civil War through Interpretation Apply for AH5490090011 Funding Number: AH5490090011 Agency: National Park Service Category: Education Funding Amount: $33,000 |
| Office of Postsecondary Education Student Support Services (SSS) Program CFDA 84.042A Apply for ED GRANTS 102209 001 Funding Number: ED GRANTS 102209 001 Agency: Department of Education Category: Education Funding Amount: $308,732 |
| Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program Field Initiated (FI) Projects CFDA 84.133G 1 (Research) Apply for ED GRANTS 102909 001 Funding Number: ED GRANTS 102909 001 Agency: Department of Education Category: Education Funding Amount: $200,000 |
| Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program Field Initiated (FI) Projects CFDA 84.133G 2 (Development). Apply for ED GRANTS 102909 002 Funding Number: ED GRANTS 102909 002 Agency: Department of Education Category: Education Funding Amount: $200,000 |
| Nature Rocks US FIsh and Wildlife Service Cooperative Agreement Apply for FWS NCTC 2010 1 Funding Number: FWS NCTC 2010 1 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Education Funding Amount: $50,000 |
| Improving Education Quality in Senegal Apply for USAID SENEGAL685 10 A 01RFA Funding Number: USAID SENEGAL685 10 A 01RFA Agency: Senegal USAID Dakar Category: Education Funding Amount: $20,000,000 |
| New Scholarship Program Apply for 263 10 02 Funding Number: 263 10 02 Agency: Egypt USAID Cairo Category: Education Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Centers for International Business Education Program CFDA 84.220A Apply for ED GRANTS 110509 001 Funding Number: ED GRANTS 110509 001 Agency: Department of Education Category: Education Funding Amount: $450,000 |
| International Research and Studies (IRS) Program CFDA 84.017A 1 Apply for ED GRANTS 111009 001 Funding Number: ED GRANTS 111009 001 Agency: Department of Education Category: Education Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| International Research and Studies (IRS) Program CFDA 84.017A 3 Apply for ED GRANTS 111009 002 Funding Number: ED GRANTS 111009 002 Agency: Department of Education Category: Education Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Office of Postsecondary Education Overview Information Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN) CFDA 84.200A Apply for ED GRANTS 111709 003 Funding Number: ED GRANTS 111709 003 Agency: Department of Education Category: Education Funding Amount: $175,020 |
| Office of Postsecondary Education Overview Information Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language Program CFDA 84.016A Apply for ED GRANTS 111709 001 Funding Number: ED GRANTS 111709 001 Agency: Department of Education Category: Education Funding Amount: $160,000 |
| Office of Elementary and Secondary Education Phase II of the State Fiscal Stabilization Fund (SFSF) program 84.394A Apply for ED GRANTS111709 002 Funding Number: ED GRANTS111709 002 Agency: Department of Education Category: Education Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Office of Elementary and Secondary Education Phase II of the State Fiscal Stabilization Fund (SFSF) program. 84.394A Apply for ED GRANTS 111709 002 Funding Number: ED GRANTS 111709 002 Agency: Department of Education Category: Education Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Office of Postsecondary Education Overview Information Business and International Education (BIE) Program CFDA 84.153A Apply for ED GRANTS 111809 001 Funding Number: ED GRANTS 111809 001 Agency: Department of Education Category: Education Funding Amount: $95,000 |
| Youth Education Program Apply for USAID MOROCCO 608 10 002 Funding Number: USAID MOROCCO 608 10 002 Agency: Morocco USAID Rabat Category: Education Funding Amount: $9,500,000 |
| National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) Research Fellowships Program CFDA 84.133F 1 Apply for ED GRANTS 120109 001 Funding Number: ED GRANTS 120109 001 Agency: Department of Education Category: Education Funding Amount: $75,000 |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Subscribe to Leads
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "HR FN 1009 NED02", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.