Fiscal Year 2026 Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research
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If your team is advancing nuclear reactor technology, fuel innovation, or grid stability through nuclear means, DOE will fund up to $3.1M for collaborative R&D with national labs and universities.
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What this is
This DOE Nuclear Energy program funds integrated research addressing critical challenges in nuclear energy: keeping existing reactors operational, deploying next-generation advanced reactors, developing improved fuel cycles, and strengthening U.S. competitiveness. The program emphasizes collaboration between national laboratories, universities, industry partners, and international organizations. Eligible applicants include small businesses, universities (public and private), and for-profit organizations. This is a competitive, mission-driven funding stream for teams with technical depth in nuclear science and engineering.
Who can apply
Small businesses, for-profit companies, and both public and private universities are eligible. Applicants must propose collaborative research aligned with NE's four strategic goals: reactor operation, advanced deployment, fuel cycles, or U.S. technology leadership. No stated geographic restriction beyond U.S. eligibility requirements.
Eligible applicant types
- Small businesses
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Private institutions of higher education
Full description — from the agency
The Office of Nuclear Energy (NE) mission is to advance nuclear energy science and technology to meet U.S. energy, environmental, and economic needs. NE has identified the following goals to address challenges in the nuclear energy sector, help realize the potential of advanced technology, and leverage the unique role of the government in spurring innovation: · Enable continued operation of existing U.S. nuclear reactors · Enable deployment of advanced nuclear reactors · Develop advanced nuclear fuel cycles · Maintain U.S. leadership in nuclear energy technology NE strives to promote integrated and collaborative research conducted by national laboratory, university, industry, and international partners under the direction of NE’s programs, and to deploy innovative nuclear energy technologies to the market and to optimize the benefits of nuclear energy.
Topics: nuclear energy research · advanced reactor technology · nuclear fuel cycles · doe funding · national laboratory collaboration · nuclear engineering
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