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Data Science for Discovery in Chemical and Materials Sciences is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Basic Energy Sciences. This program focuses on targeted research in data science to accelerate discovery in chemistry and material sciences, specifically advancing the application of modern data science techniques such as artificial intelligence and machine learning to develop new materials and chemic…
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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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The Genesis Mission: Transforming Science and Energy with AI is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Basic Energy Sciences. This program supports research that transforms science and energy through the application of artificial intelligence. It focuses on advancing scientific understanding and technological capabilities within the scope of Basic Energy Sciences.
Data Science and Computation Tools to Advance Climate Solutions is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Basic Energy Sciences (BES). This funding opportunity supports research applying data science methods, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, to basic chemical and materials science challenges for clean energy and climate solutions.
Economics of AI Fellowship is sponsored by Stripe. The fellowship supports foundational academic research in the economics of AI, an area currently understudied despite rapid technical progress in artificial intelligence. Fellows receive a baseline grant, opportunities to attend conferences with leading economists and technologists, and potential access to unique data via Stripe and its customers.
The UKRI Policy Fellowships 2025, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council, offer 18-month placements for academics to co-design research with UK government and What Works Network host organizations. Awards range from £180,000 to £280,000 and support three fellowship tracks: core policy fellows, Natural Hazards and Resilience policy fellows, and What Works Innovation fellows. Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent research experience, be based at a UKRI-eligible UK organization, and possess relevant subject matter or methodological expertise. Government-hosted positions target early to mid-career academics, while What Works fellowships welcome all career stages. Fellows work directly with policymakers to bridge academic research and policy development on pressing national and global challenges. The application deadline is July 15, 2025.
DOE's FY2026 Office of Science open-call solicitation (DE-FOA-0003600) makes roughly $500 million available across about 500 awards of $50,000 to $5 million — across computing, physics, chemistry, biology, fusion, and isotopes — with a rolling window that stays open through September 30, 2026. Unlike a targeted NOFO, it lets investigators propose almost anything within the agency's mission. Here is how the open call actually works, why it is chronically underused, and how to write into it.
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Read articleThe DOE Genesis Mission RFA closed its Phase II window on May 19. With $293.76M, 21 topics, and 99 focus areas, it is the largest single federal AI-for-science procurement in 2026. Here is what survived the cut and what comes next.
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