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"Distinguished Early Career Program (DECP)" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Distinguished Early Career Program (DECP) is a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Nuclear Energy that funds early-career researchers at universities and nonprofit research institutions working on nuclear energy research and development.
The program supports innovative R&D aligned with the Office of Nuclear Energy's mission to advance nuclear science and technology, including keeping existing reactors operating, deploying new nuclear reactors, securing the nuclear fuel cycle, and expanding international nuclear energy cooperation. All applications must demonstrate a strong tie to the Office of Nuclear Energy's mission. Awards range from $800,000 to $3.
2 million. Applications for fiscal year 2026 were due April 9, 2026.
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Opportunity Listing - Fiscal Year 2026 Distinguished Early Career Program Fiscal Year 2026 Distinguished Early Career Program Agency: Idaho Field Office Assistance Listings: 81. 121 -- Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration Last Updated: March 3, 2026 View version history on Grants.
gov The Office of Nuclear Energy’s (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: • Keep existing U.S. nuclear reactors operating; • Deploy new nuclear reactors; • Secure and sustain our nuclear fuel cycle; and • Expand international nuclear energy cooperation.
All applications submitted under this NOFO must demonstrate... a strong tie to NEs mission. NE conducts crosscutting nuclear energy research and development (R&D) and associated infrastructure support activities to develop innovative technologies that offer the promise of dramatically improved performance for its mission needs while maximizing the impact of DOE resources.
NE strives to promote integrated and collaborative research conducted by national laboratories, universities, industry, and international partners in conjunction with NE’s programs and to deploy innovative nuclear energy technologies to the market to meet the strategic goals and optimize the benefits of nuclear energy. NE funds research activities, through both competitive and direct mechanisms, as required to best meet those goals.
This approach ensures a balanced R&D portfolio and encourages new nuclear power deployment with creative solutions to the universe of nuclear energy challenges through various major research programs funded by NE.
Public and state institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Grantor contact information File name Description Last updated FY_2026_Distinguished_Early_Career_Program_NOFO_Part_2_-_FINAL_12DEC2025. pdf FY 2026 DECP NOFO Part 2 Dec 15, 2025 09:07 PM UTC FY_2026_Distinguished_Early_Career_Program_NOFO_Part_1_-_FINAL_12DEC2025.
pdf FY 2026 DECP NOFO Part 1 Dec 15, 2025 09:07 PM UTC FY_2026_DECP_NOFO_Part_1_-_Amend_001_FINAL_03-03-26. pdf FY 2026 DECP NOFO Part 1 - Amend 001 Link to additional information Funding opportunity number : Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity :
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Universities and non-profit research institutions. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $800,000 - $3,200,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was April 9, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Distinguished Early Career Program (DECP) is funded by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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