science_technology_and_other_research_and_development · PAMS-SC

Early Career Research Program (ECRP)

Office of Science · DE-FOA-0003602

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Award Range

$875K – $2.8M

Total Program Funding

$145.0M

Expected Awards

100

Deadline

June 2, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Early Career Research Program (ECRP). Office of Science. DOE SC hereby invites applications for support under the ECRP in the following program areas: Advanced Scientific Computing Research (ASCR); Basic Energy Sciences (BES); Biological and Environmental Research (BER); Fusion Energy Sciences (FES); High Energy Physics (HEP); Nuclear Physics (NP);... $875,000-$2,750,000 per award; $145,000,000 total program funding; ~100 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Private universities/colleges, Other eligible entities, Public universities/colleges

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•In accordance with 2 CFR 910
•Deadline: 2026-06-02

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High-value award — invest significantly in proposal quality. Consider hiring a grant writer.

Competitiveness: Moderate to high — federal grants are always competitive

What This Grant Funds

DOE SC hereby invites applications for support under the ECRP in the following program areas: Advanced Scientific Computing Research (ASCR); Basic Energy Sciences (BES); Biological and Environmental Research (BER); Fusion Energy Sciences (FES); High Energy Physics (HEP); Nuclear Physics (NP); Isotope Research and Development and Production (DOE IP). The purpose of this program is to support the development of individual research programs of outstanding scientists early in their careers and to stimulate research careers in the areas supported by SC.

Attachments

PDF

DE-FOA-0003602

DE-FOA-0003602.pdf

Who Can Apply

In accordance with 2 CFR 910.126, Competition, eligibility for award is restricted to U.S. Institutions of Higher Education, DOE/NNSA National Laboratories (listed at https://www.energy.gov/national-laboratories), and institutions operating SC Scientific User Facilities (listed at https://science.osti.gov/User-Facilities).

Eligible Applicant Types

Private Colleges & UniversitiesOther (see NOFO for details)Public Colleges & Universities

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $875K
Maximum Award: $2.8M
Total Program Funding: $145.0M
Expected Number of Awards: 100
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant, other

Key Dates

Posted: March 3, 2026

Application Deadline: June 2, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

Early Career Research Program

SC.Early@science.doe.gov

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