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"Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRC) Program" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRC) Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Science. This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) aims to accelerate breakthroughs in critical minerals, quantum computing, and advanced manufacturing through fundamental energy technology research. Applicable research projects must address scientific challenges under topics including 'Quantum systems and quantum computing'.
While broad, fundamental research in quantum systems could encompass aspects of quantum sensing X-ray detectors, particularly if tied to energy technologies or advanced materials.
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Energy Department Announces $352 Million for Energy Frontier Research Centers to Accelerate Science Underpinning Energy Technologies | Department of Energy Energy Department Announces $352 Million for Energy Frontier Research Centers to Accelerate Science Underpinning Energy Technologies Funding will support fundamental research that impacts American science, energy, and national security.
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science today announced a $352 million funding opportunity for DOE’s Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRC), advancing President Trump’s Executive Order Restoring Gold Standard Science by supporting rigorous, transparent, and mission-driven basic research that underpins the next generation of energy technologies.
This funding will bring together world-class teams of scientists from universities, DOE National Laboratories, and other institutions to perform fundamental research in materials sciences, chemistry, geosciences, and biosciences. These efforts will lay the scientific foundation needed to accelerate breakthroughs in critical minerals, quantum computing, and advanced manufacturing to secure America’s technological leadership.
“For over 15 years, the EFRC program has provided a transformational research environment that has brought together the strengths of our National Laboratories and universities to accelerate discovery, develop innovative tools, and train the next generation of the American energy science workforce,” said DOE Under Secretary for Science Darío Gil .
“The EFRCs will continue to play a vital role in bridging disciplines and institutions, advancing foundational science and strengthening America’s leadership to push forward scientific frontiers critical for new energy technologies. ” Since 2009, the EFRC program has supported 107 centers spanning more than 190 institutions in 43 states and Washington, D. C.
and trained more than 6,200 students and postdoctoral researchers in energy-relevant team science. EFRC-supported research has resulted in over 17,000 peer-reviewed publications, 780 patent applications, 270 patents, and 135 companies that have benefited from EFRC-enabled innovations.
Applicants must propose basic research that addresses scientific challenges in one or more of the following topics: Unconventional computing paradigms Artificial intelligence and machine learning for materials and chemistry Critical minerals and materials Electrical energy storage Quantum systems and quantum computing Applications for new and renewing EFRCs are open to accredited U.S. colleges and universities, National Laboratories, nonprofit organizations, and private sector companies.
For more information about this funding opportunity and the EFRC program, please register for a webinar on March 9, 2026, at 1 PM ET. Department of Energy Announces Early Career Research Program for 2026 View Previous Press Release NRIC Unveils New Tool to Advance Molten Salt Fuel Research
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Universities, DOE National Laboratories, nonprofit organizations, and private sector companies. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $3 million - $4.5 million each year (total $352 million over four years). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was July 1, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRC) Program is funded by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Science. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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