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"Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRCs) Program (DE-FOA-0003614)" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRCs) Program (DE-FOA-0003614) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science, Basic Energy Sciences (BES). This program funds large-scale, multi-investigator research teams to tackle challenging topics in energy-related basic science.
It brings together scientists from universities, DOE national laboratories, and other institutions to conduct transformative research in materials sciences, chemical sciences, geosciences, and biosciences—integrating experiments, theory, computation, and AI/ML.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Universities, DOE national laboratories, nonprofits, and private sector companies are eligible to apply. Lead institutions may submit up to three applications. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $4,500,000 per year for four years (max $18,000,000 total). 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 (EFRCs) Program (DE-FOA-0003614) is funded by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science, Basic Energy Sciences (BES). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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