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Find similar grantsEnergy Frontier Research Centers (EFRC) Re-competition 2026 is sponsored by Department of Energy (DOE). Large-scale center-based research on chemical sciences, geosciences, and biosciences to solve the most challenging topics in fundamental energy research.
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Applications for Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRC) Re-competition 2026 are due July 1, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRC) Re-competition 2026 is funded by Department of Energy (DOE). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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