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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.
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DOE Office of Science Graduate S... | U.S. DOE Office of Science (SC) Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) Program Grow Your Research. Expand Your Network.
The Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program is now open for applications. Applications are due May 6, 2026, at 5:00PM ET . Click here to apply.
Upcoming Application Workshops and Office Hours Application Assistance Workshop 2 : “Q&A, Application and Proposal Guidance” – April 9, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM ET; Register here Office Hours : For any additional questions regarding how to apply to the program, or any clarifications about the information displayed in this website, or any help finding a collaborating scientist, you can write to us at sc. scgsr@science. doe.
gov or attend our weekly virtual office hour every Friday 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET starting on Friday March 6, 2026 by selecting the following zoom link here . DOE Office of Science Graduate Fellowship Program Information about former SCGF Fellows SCGSR Research Highlights Fast Gaussian Process (GP) models with significantly reduced storage and computational requirements.
Improved predictive capabilities of fast ion transport and losses induced by toroidal Alfvén eigenmodes (TAEs) in spherical tokamaks, by incorporating new inputs into the ORBIT-Kick reduced model.
The Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program creates a pathway for you to advance your PhD thesis research while working at a Department of Energy (DOE) National Laboratory, collaborating with world-class scientists, and using state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge scientific instrumentation.
While maximizing the impact of your own research, you will also expand your professional network and develop new opportunities for your future. In addition, you may have the opportunity for conducting a short international research visit to a prestigious institution abroad such as CERN or RIKEN .
The expertise, resources, and capabilities available at DOE National Laboratories and User Facilities are a combination not found anywhere else in the country. The unique opportunity to participate in the SCGSR program supports the goal to develop a new generation of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) experts who are critically important to the DOE Office of Science mission.
To better understand the impact and experience of SCGSR, read our highlighted SCGSR research projects and learn about the program's robust support and history. Learn all about SCGSR: Check out our resources to understand the eligibility , participant obligations , and benefits of SCGSR. Verify dates : As you prepare to apply, check out the key dates to determine the time frame that best matches your research needs.
Review the SCGSR application processes and requirements: Your application will require collaboration with a DOE National Laboratory scientist and coordination with your PhD thesis advisor. If you need help identifying a collaborating scientist, check out this running list of scientists who are ready to collaborate with SCGSR awardees—or contact us if none of the scientists on this list are a good match for your research.
Be sure to closely review the application requirements , video guides and FAQ resource to help compile your required components, including transcripts, proof of PhD candidacy , letters of support , and the priority research areas and merit review criteria . Apply : You’re ready to apply! You should have all the details you need and the resources required to create a competitive and compelling SCGSR application.
The SCGSR program is sponsored and managed by the DOE Office of Science’s Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists ( WDTS ), in collaboration with the six Office of Science research programs, the Isotope R&D and production program, and the DOE National Laboratories and User Facilities.
Online application and awards administration support is provided by Oak Ridge Institute of Science and Education ( ORISE ) under Oak Ridge Associated Universities ( ORAU ).
The SCGSR program provides supplemental funds for U.S. graduate awardees (U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents) to conduct part of their PhD thesis research at a host DOE laboratory/facility in collaboration with a DOE National Laboratory scientist within a defined award period. Collaborating DOE National Laboratory scientists may be from any of the participating DOE National Laboratories and User Facilities.
The award period for the proposed research project may range from 3 to 12 consecutive months. Contact DOE Office of Science Graduate Student Research Program U.S. Department of Energy SC-3. 3/ Forrestal Building 1000 Independence Ave.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents pursuing PhDs at accredited programs who are PhD candidates with thesis research aligned to DOE priority areas. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Supplemental awards (variable) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is May 6, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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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.
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.