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Chemical & Materials Sciences to Advance Clean Energy Tech. & Low-Carbon Manu. is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES).
This funding opportunity solicits applications for fundamental research to discover, understand, and design new materials and chemical systems that will enable innovations in clean energy technologies and low-carbon manufacturing.
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Basic Energy Sciences | Department of Energy The Basic Energy Sciences (BES) program supports basic scientific research to lay the foundations for new energy technologies and to advance DOE missions in energy, environment, and national security. BES research emphasizes discovery, design, and understanding of new materials and new chemical, biochemical, and geological processes.
The ultimate goal is to better understand the physical world and harness nature to benefit people and society. Major technological innovations don’t just happen. They typically have their roots in basic research breakthroughs over a period of decades.
The BES program supports basic research behind a broad range of energy technologies, spanning energy generation, conversion, transmission, storage, and use. Many major innovations can be traced back to basic research supported by BES over the past 40 years.
These include, for example, LED lighting; efficient solar cells; better batteries; stronger, lighter materials for transportation, nuclear power plants, and national defense; and improved production processes for high-value chemicals. The BES program is one of the nation’s largest sponsors of research in the physical sciences.
The program funds basic science at nearly 170 universities, national laboratories, and other research institutions in the U.S. BES has also built and supports a national network of major shared research facilities based at DOE national laboratories and open to all scientists. These user facilities help form the backbone of the nation’s research infrastructure. Over 16,000 scientists and engineers make use of these facilities each year.
Learn more about the Basic Energy Sciences mission and operations. https://science. osti.
gov/bes/csgb Chemical Sciences, Geosciences, and Biosciences (CSGB) The Chemical Sciences, Geosciences, and Biosciences Division supports basic research on chemical transformations and energy flow. This research provides the groundwork for the development of new and improved processes for the generation, storage, conversion, and use of energy as well as for other applications. https://science.
osti. gov/bes/mse Materials Sciences and Engineering (MSE) The Materials Sciences and Engineering Division supports basic research for the discovery and design of new materials with novel properties and functions. This research creates a foundation for the development of new and improved materials for the generation, storage, conversion, and use of energy as well as for other applications.
https://science. osti. gov/bes/suf Scientific User Facilities (SUF) The Scientific User Facilities Division supports R&D, planning, construction, and operation of a nationwide suite of major scientific facilities.
These user facilities include large x-ray light sources, neutron scattering centers, and research centers for nanoscale science. They provide state-of-the-art instrumentation to create and measure materials and chemical systems. Tens of thousands of scientists from universities, industry, and government laboratories use them each year.
https://science. osti. gov/bes/efrc Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRCs) The Energy Frontier Research Centers bring together teams of scientists to perform basic research with a scope and complexity beyond what is possible for individuals or small groups.
These centers foster transformative scientific advances to uncover innovative solutions to difficult problems in the energy sciences.. https://science. osti.
gov/bes/Research/Computational-Materials-and-Chemical-Scie… Computational Materials and Chemical Sciences (CMS,CCS) Computational Materials and Chemical Sciences supports teams of researchers performing basic research to develop software and databases for design of new materials and chemical processes. This research takes advantage of DOE’s current supercomputers and develops software for next-generation exascale computing systems.
https://science. osti. gov/bes/Research/DOE-Energy-Innovation-Hubs The Energy Innovation Hubs mobilize large research teams to overcome major scientific barriers to development of transformative new energy technologies.
The two Hubs supported by BES focus on grand challenges in energy: (1) Fuels from Sunlight and (2) Next Generation Batteries and Energy Storage. Intelligent Sensors Directly Analyze and Interpret Information in Light Scientists invented new photodetectors that not only detect but also learn and think based on objects’ optical spectra.
Learn More about Intelligent Sensors Directly Analyze and Interpret Information in Light X-rays Reveal Why High-Speed Welding Goes Wrong Scientists used powerful X-rays and computer models to uncover what causes surface defects in laser welds—and how to stop them.
Learn More about X-rays Reveal Why High-Speed Welding Goes Wrong One Day’s Work in an Hour: A Versatile, Fast-scanning, X-ray Microscope Innovative, high-resolution X-ray microscopy system generates 3D images 20 times faster than the previous system.
Learn More about One Day’s Work in an Hour: A Versatile, Fast-scanning, X-ray Microscope Accessing Dynamic Electrochemical Interfaces A new technique reveals ultrafast processes in electrode-electrolyte interfaces under operating conditions.
Learn More about Accessing Dynamic Electrochemical Interfaces Interactions Between X-Rays and Matter Provide Insights into How Electrons Behave in Molecules By measuring the delay between when a molecule absorbs a photon from an X-ray and emits an electron, scientists gained insight into how electrons interact.
Learn More about Interactions Between X-Rays and Matter Provide Insights into How Electrons Behave in Molecules Uncovering Hidden Atomic Patterns in Semiconductors Advanced microscopy reveals motifs of trace atoms in semiconductors, paving the way for new microelectronics designed atom by atom.
Learn More about Uncovering Hidden Atomic Patterns in Semiconductors Combining Physics and Machine Learning to Analyze Particle Beams in Accelerators A new technique combining physics and machine learning enables scientists to quickly reconstruct details of particle beams without the need for large datasets.
Learn More about Combining Physics and Machine Learning to Analyze Particle Beams in Accelerators Revealing Rock Stresses and Fractures in 3D The evolution of a sandstone’s texture, structure, and stress was measured during deformation for the first time. Learn More about Revealing Rock Stresses and Fractures in 3D Tracing Invisible Spin Currents Scientists directly observed spin wave currents using advanced Resonant X-ray Scattering.
Learn More about Tracing Invisible Spin Currents Demonstrating Unprecedented Control of X-ray Pulses Researchers have used an undulator’s magnetic field to generate and control ultrafast X-ray pulses.
Learn More about Demonstrating Unprecedented Control of X-ray Pulses Department of Energy Announces $118 Million for Energy Frontier Research Centers Learn More about Department of Energy Announces $118 Million for Energy Frontier Research Centers Department of Energy Awards $125 Million for Research to Enable Next-Generation Batteries and Energy Storage Learn More about Department of Energy Awards $125 Million for Research to Enable Next-Generation Batteries and Energy Storage Department of Energy Announces $36 Million to Support Energy-Relevant Research in Underrepresented Regions of America Learn More about Department of Energy Announces $36 Million to Support Energy-Relevant Research in Underrepresented Regions of America Department of Energy Announces $125 Million for Research to Enable Next-Generation Batteries and Energy Storage Learn More about Department of Energy Announces $125 Million for Research to Enable Next-Generation Batteries and Energy Storage Department of Energy Announces $21 Million to Support Energy-Relevant Research in Underrepresented Regions Learn More about Department of Energy Announces $21 Million to Support Energy-Relevant Research in Underrepresented Regions DOE Announces $540 Million for Technologies to Transform Energy Production and Cut Emissions Learn More about DOE Announces $540 Million for Technologies to Transform Energy Production and Cut Emissions Learn More about BES Workshop Reports BES Staff Contact Information Learn More about BES Staff Contact Information Learn More about Benefits of BES U.S. Department of Energy 1000 Independence Avenue.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Single investigators and small teams from universities and other research institutions. DOE/NNSA National Laboratories, non-DOE/NNSA FFRDCs, or other Federal agencies are also eligible. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows at least $500,000 per year for DOE/NNSA National Laboratories; at least $200,000 per year for other eligible applicants. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Chemical & Materials Sciences to Advance Clean Energy Tech. & Low-Carbon Manu. is funded by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRCs) (DE-FOA-0003614) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES). This program supports fundamental research at Energy Frontier Research Centers to accelerate scientific breakthroughs in areas underpinning energy technologies, including alternative energy. Pre-applications are due April 1, 2026.
Energy Innovation Hub projects for rechargeable batteries and related electrochemical energy storage technologies is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES). This program seeks applications for multi-investigator, cross-disciplinary fundamental research to address emerging directions and challenges for the next generation of rechargeable batteries and electrochemical energy storage.
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