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University Training and Research (UTR) Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office (HGEO). This program supports novel, early-stage research and development (R&D) projects at eligible U.S. colleges and universities, aiming to train the next generation of engineers and scientists for careers in energy-related research.
The funding opportunity includes a topic area for innovative research and training for subsurface energy production, with a subtopic focused on geothermal energy.
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Or search similar grants →Applications for University Training and Research (UTR) Program are due October 1, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
University Training and Research (UTR) Program is funded by U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office (HGEO). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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