CONSORTIUM FOR NUCLEAR FORENSICS
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If your university runs a nuclear science lab aligned with DOE priorities, this is direct federal funding to scale foundational research and train the next generation of nuclear forensics experts.
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What this is
The Consortium for Nuclear Forensics provides direct funding for university-based basic research in radiochemistry, geochemistry, shock physics, nuclear physics, radiation detector science, nuclear material science, modeling and simulation, and seismology. Research must complement applied programs at DOE labs and focus on training scientists, engineers, and technicians for careers in nuclear forensics, nonproliferation, and related national security missions. Awards range up to $25M and are restricted to public and private institutions of higher education.
Who can apply
Only public and private institutions of higher education are eligible to apply. Solo founders, startups, and small businesses cannot apply. Applicants must be degree-granting universities with research capacity in nuclear science, physics, chemistry, or related fields.
Eligible applicant types
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Full description — from the agency
Direct-fund basic research at universities that complement applied research in nuclear forensics at the DOE National Laboratories to include foundational disciplines of radiochemistry; geochemistry; shock physics; nuclear physics, science and engineering; radiation detector science; nuclear material science engineering; nuclear chemical engineering; modeling, simulation and optimization methods for nuclear applications; and seismology and infrasound methods supporting yield determination. A secondary benefit to this research is the development of a diverse and highly talented cadre of technical professionals, including scientists, engineers, technicians, and operational personnel, who will become the next generation of technical leaders in nuclear missions, such as nuclear forensics, nonproliferation, incident response, intelligence, and energy. These professionals are expected to primarily benefit the DOE National Laboratories as future research staff but will also benefit academia, private industry, and U.S. government agencies, including Energy, State, Defense, Homeland Security, Justice, and the Intelligence Community.
Topics: nuclear forensics research · radiochemistry · radiation detector science · nuclear material science · university research funding · DOE national laboratories · nonproliferation research
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