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Nuclear Energy University Program (NEUP) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Nuclear Energy. The Nuclear Energy University Program (NEUP) supports U.S. colleges and universities with funding for nuclear technology development, early-career faculty research activities, undergraduate scholarships, and graduate fellowships.
It funds nuclear energy research and equipment upgrades, playing a key role in advancing nuclear science and technology. The program includes various competitive award opportunities for research and development, infrastructure enhancement, and student education. Projects cover areas such as microreactors, nuclear power plant optimization, advanced nuclear materials, manufacturing technologies, waste management, and fuels.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U.S. Institutions of Higher Education (colleges and universities). Students (undergraduate and graduate) are also supported through these institutions. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $52.8 million total for FY2025 across NEUP and NSUF; individual R&D awards typically range from $400,000 to $1,000,000, with some Integrated Research Project (IRP) awards exceeding $1,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Nuclear Energy University Program (NEUP) is funded by U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Nuclear Energy. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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University Nuclear Leadership Program (UNLP) Scholarships and Fellowships is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Nuclear Energy. This program provides scholarships for undergraduate students and fellowships for graduate students in science and engineering disciplines related to nuclear energy. The awards are administered by accredited U.S. two- and four-year Institutions of Higher Education.
CINR Phase II Continuation NOFO Part 2 (FY 2026) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Nuclear Energy. This is the second part of the Fiscal Year 2026 CINR Phase II Continuation NOFO, specifically for continuing research previously awarded through NEUP, aligning with the Office of Nuclear Energy's mission to advance nuclear science and technology.
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