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Early Career Research Program (ECRP) is a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science designed to support the development of individual research programs for outstanding scientists early in their careers.
The program funds research across seven areas: Advanced Scientific Computing Research, Basic Energy Sciences, Biological and Environmental Research, Fusion Energy Sciences, High Energy Physics, Nuclear Physics, and Isotope R&D and Production. Eligibility is restricted to U.S. institutions of higher education, DOE and NNSA national laboratories, and institutions operating SC Scientific User Facilities.
University awards provide approximately $875,000 over five years, while national laboratory awards are also available. The program aims to stimulate long-term research careers in science fields supported by the Office of Science.
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Opportunity Listing - Early Career Research Program (ECRP) Early Career Research Program (ECRP) Agency: Office of Science Assistance Listings: 81. 049 -- Office of Science Financial Assistance Program Last Updated: March 3, 2026 View version history on Grants.
gov DOE SC hereby invites applications for support under the ECRP in the following program areas: Advanced Scientific Computing Research (ASCR); Basic Energy Sciences (BES); Biological and Environmental Research (BER); Fusion Energy Sciences (FES); High Energy Physics (HEP); Nuclear Physics (NP); Isotope Research and Development and Production (DOE IP).
The purpose of this program is to support the development of individual research programs of outstanding scientists early in their careers and to stimulate research careers in the areas supported by SC. Private institutions of higher education Public and state institutions of higher education In accordance with 2 CFR 910.
126, Competition, eligibility for award is restricted to U.S. Institutions of Higher Education, DOE/NNSA National Laboratories (listed at https://www. energy. gov/national-laboratories), and institutions operating SC Scientific User Facilities (listed at https://science.
osti. gov/User-Facilities). Grantor contact information Early Career Research Program Early Career Research Program File name Description Last updated DE-FOA-0003602.
pdf DE-FOA-0003602 Link to additional information Early Career Research Program Funding opportunity number : Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : Science technology and other research and development
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Early career university researchers (junior faculty) and DOE national lab scientists in ASCR, BES, BER, FES, HEP, NP, Isotope R&D Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $875,000 over 5 years (universities) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is March 24, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) Program 2025 Solicitation 1 is a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science. This program creates a pathway for doctoral students to advance their PhD thesis research by conducting extended residencies at DOE National Laboratories alongside world-class scientists using state-of-the-art facilities. Eligible applicants are U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents actively pursuing PhDs at accredited U.S. institutions whose thesis research aligns with DOE Office of Science priority areas. Supplemental stipend awards cover living expenses during the laboratory residency, which typically lasts 3 to 12 months. Applications for 2025 Solicitation 1 are due May 6, 2026. Participants may also have opportunities for short international research visits to institutions such as CERN or RIKEN.
Building EPSCoR-State/National Laboratory Partnerships is a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science that supports early-stage, fundamental energy research collaborations between institutions in EPSCoR-eligible jurisdictions and DOE National Laboratories. The program requires participation by undergraduate students, graduate students, or postdoctoral fellows, and encourages applications from early-career faculty. Utilization of DOE user facilities is also encouraged. Eligible applicants are limited to domestic organizations within designated EPSCoR jurisdictions, including Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia, Wyoming, and U.S. territories. This program advances scientific understanding while building research capacity in traditionally underrepresented states.