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October 4, 2022

What: Opportunity for the university community to provide input to FY 2024 CINR work scopes.

When: November 17, 2022, from 9am-12pm ET  

Where: 2022 ANS Winter Meeting and Technology Expo

Registration will be available on NEUP.go​v at a later date. ​


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10/4/2022 12:00 AM
  
October 24, 2022

The Office of Nuclear Energy (NE) will facilitate a discussion with academic, national laboratory, and industry stakeholders of the Nuclear Energy University Program and the Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research Funding Opportunity to better understand technical areas of high importance to the university community.

NE will use the input to inform the FY 2024 CINR FOA work scope development process.

This will be an in-person event held during the 2022 ANS Winter Meeting. A summary report will be developed and shared with the broader community for continued input.

Date/Time: November 17, 2022, 9:00-12:00 MT​

Location: Arizona Grand Resort, Vista Room

Please register for the event here.

 


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10/24/2022 12:00 AM
  
March 30, 2023

​The Office of Nuclear Energy (DOE-NE) is publishing a Request for Information  (RFI) soliciting Input on Potential Office of Nuclear Energy Infrastructure Areas for Competitive Opportunities (DE-SOL-0008318) as part of the Office's continually open RFI associated with the Nuclear Energy University Program. The RFI is seeking information, comments, feedback, and recommendations from interested parties to determine what capabilities supporting research, training, and technology demonstrations are of highest interest to the nuclear energy research community. As part of the RFI, DOE-NE is also seeking input on other high priority nuclear energy-related infrastructure needs including information on the potential benefit, location, funding model, and feasibility of establishing, maintaining, and operating such facilities.

Click here​ for the RFI

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3/30/2023 12:00 AM
  
March 6, 2023

DOE-NE is seeking input from the nuclear energy community, including technical and community colleges, Historically Black Colleges and Universities as well as other Minority Serving Institutions, for its Competitive Research and Development (R&D) Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for universities.

The focus of this RFI is to obtain input to and identify potential new research areas for future FOAs in areas that support NE's mission.

 

DOE-NE is seeking ideas, input, comments, feedback, and recommendations from interested parties for future competitive university-led research projects.

This input may lead to a more robust R&D program that reflects communities' ideas and could identify new creative, innovative, and transformative outcomes. 

DOE-NE also seeks input regarding the structure of the solicitation itself, including any examples of other solicitations that have been successful in utilizing university research.

The RFI is open continuously and the input for consideration in FY 2024 is due May 15, 2023. Responses must be submitted through www.NEUP.gov to be considered.

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Click here for RFI

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3/6/2023 12:00 AM
  
May 11, 2023

​In response to feedback from the university community and to better support student recruitment activities, DOE-NE is advancing its University Program application deadlines to better correlate with student recruiting timeframes. 

Accordingly, the FY 2024 CINR and University Program-related webinar will now be held on May 31, 2023. This webinar will address the following topics:

  • Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research FOA, including plan for conducting subsequent “office hours" to review associated draft project work scopes
  • Phase II Continuation FOA for CINR Projects
  • University Program Infrastructure FOAs
  • Distinguished Early Career Program FOA
  • University Nuclear Leadership Program Opportunities
  • Nuclear Science User Facilities Access Opportunities
  • Experimental Capabilities Under Development to support university projects

As noted above, specific topic areas for the FY 2024 CINR Research FOA will be discussed during subsequent NE CINR 'Office Hours', schedule TBD. 

A registration link and webinar schedule will be available on May 22. ​


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5/11/2023 12:00 AM
  
May 24, 2023

​New Registration Link Now Open for the FY 2024 CINR and University Program Webinar

 The FY 2024 CINR and University Program webinar will be held on May 31, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST. Please register by clicking the link below:

https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/d732c56c-5ab4-4f54-ba23-700ff9d0026d@4cf464b7-869a-4236-8da2-a98566485554

*If you previously registered for the Go-To Webinar, please re-register using this link.

Click here for the webinar schedule.​


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5/24/2023 12:00 AM
  
May 31, 2023

Click here for the webinar outline and presentations.​

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5/31/2023 12:00 AM
  
June 12, 2023

​The Office of Nuclear Energy has released the FY 2024 Funding Opportunity Announcements for Phase II Continuation Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research (Phase II CINR) (DE-FOA-0003039), Distinguished Early Career Program (DECP) (DE-FOA-0003043) and Scientific Infrastructure Support for CINR (INFRA) (DE-FOA-0003040).

FY 2024 Phase II CINR Funding Opportunity Announcement (DE-FOA-0003039)

FY 2024 DECP Funding Opportunity Announcement (DE-FOA-0003043)

FY 2024 INFRA Funding Opportunity Announcement (DE-FOA-0003040)

Submit an Application

FY2024 Submission Deadlines

All deadlines at by 5:00 pm ET

CINR Phase II  Deadline
Letter of Intent (Mandatory for all applications)July 12, 2023
Full ApplicationsNovember 14, 2023

 

Distinguished Early Career ProgramDeadline
Application Due DateSeptember 7, 2023

 

Scientific Infrastructure Support for Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research Deadline
Application Due DateAugust 24, 2023

 

It is anticipated that the Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research R&D Funding Opportunity Announcement will be posted sometime during the week of June 19th.  Another announcement will be made available at NEUP.gov when the FY 2024 CINR R&D FOA is posted.

Additional Resources:

FY 2024 Webinar Presentations

General Q&As

Nuclear Science and Engineering Sourcebook


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6/12/2023 12:00 AM
  
June 21, 2023

The Office of Nuclear Energy (NE) is finalizing the Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research FOA and anticipates that the funding opportunity will be released by the end of June. The Department encourages potential applicants to begin preparing their applications based on the draft FY 2024 CINR Topic Areas. NE anticipates that the draft topic areas will be closely aligned with final topic areas. 

The schedule for the CINR FOA will be adjusted, once it is released, to provide reasonable timeframes for application submittal. 

​FY 2024 CINR Draft Topic Areas​ 

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6/21/2023 12:00 AM
  
June 21, 2023

​DOE today announced more than $6.3 million in funding for 18 nuclear energy infrastructure projects at 15 U.S. universities.

The funding builds up scientific infrastructure and upgrades research reactors at universities to expand the nation's scientific capabilities and train the next generation of nuclear energy scientists and engineers. 

These awards follow last week's announcement of more than $56 million to support nuclear technology development, early career faculty research activities, and student research at U.S. universities and national laboratories. 

Since 2009, DOE has awarded over $84 million for university nuclear energy infrastructure projects and upgrades. DOE's Infrastructure Program is managed by the Nuclear Energy University Program with support from the Nuclear Science User Facilities (NSUF). 

The full media advisory for these awards can be found here.

To learn more about these awards visit:

FY 2023 Infrastructure Awards


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6/21/2023 1:00 AM
  
June 22, 2023

​The Office of Nuclear Energy has released the FY 2024 Consolidated Innovative Nuclear (CINR) Research and Development (R&D) Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) - DE-FOA-0003038

FY 2024 CINR R&D FOA

Submit an Application

FY 2024 Submission Deadlines

All deadlines are 5:00 pm ET as listed in the FOA.

CINR R&D  Deadline
DOE Topic Area Office Hours July 10-13, 2023
Letter of Intent (Mandatory only for NSUF-1 and NSUF-2 Applications)July 12, 2023
R&D/NSUF Pre-Applications (Mandatory except for IRPs)July 26, 2023
NSUF Preliminary Statement of WorkAugust 31, 2023
NSUF Final Statement of WorkDecember 6, 2023
Full R&D/NSUF and IRP ApplicationsDecember 20, 2023

 

Additional Resources:

FY 2024 Webinar Presentations

General Q&As

Nuclear Science and Engineering Sourcebook




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6/22/2023 12:00 AM
  
June 29, 2023

​The FY 2024 CINR Office Hours have been scheduled! This is an opportunity for the university community to interact with federal and technical points of contact regarding the FY 2024 CINR FOA Topic Areas. This event will take place July 10-13 and on July 17, 2023. NE anticipates holding 90-minute sessions (which will be recorded) for each of the Topic Areas below. You may join a session at the scheduled time by clicking on the meeting link in table.

All times are in Eastern Standard Time

Topic Area 1Reactor Development and Plant OptimizationJuly 13 – 10:00am-11:30am
Topic Area 2Existing Plant OptimizationJuly 11 – 10:00am-11:30am
Topic Area 3Non-Traditional and Non-Electric ApplicationsJuly 13 – 11:45am- 1:15pm
Topic Area 4Nuclear Fuel Recycle TechnologiesJuly 10 – 11:00am-12:30pm
Topic Area 5 FuelsJuly 10- 3:00pm-4:30pm
Topic Area 6Spent Fuel, Waste Science & Technology, and Integrated Waste Management SystemJuly 17 – 10:00am-11:30am
Topic Area 7Content-Based Siting for SNF ManagementJuly 17 – 11:45am-1:15pm
Topic Area 8Modeling and SimulationJuly 11 – 11:45am-1:15pm
Topic Area 9Measuring, Monitoring, and ControlsJuly 12 – 10:00am-11:30am
Topic Area 10Licensing, Safety, and SecurityJuly 17 – 1:30pm-3:00pm
Topic Area 11Advanced Nuclear MaterialsJuly 17 – 3:30pm- 5:00pm
Topic Area 12Advanced Manufacturing TechnologiesJuly 11 – 1:45pm-3:15pm
Topic Area 13Strategic Needs Blue SkyJuly 12 – 1:45pm-3:15pm
Nuclear Science User Facilities 1 & 2 (NSUF)Including NSUF 1.1, NSUF 1.2, NSUF 2.1 and NSUF 2.2July 10 – 1:00pm-2:30pm
Integrated Research Projects 1 (IRP) Grand Challenge Research IRP- Accelerating Reactor DeploymentJuly 12 – 3:45pm-5:15pm
Integrated Research Projects 2 (IRP)Grand Challenge Research and Development at Minority Serving InstitutionJuly 13 – 1:45pm-3:15pm

 

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6/29/2023 12:00 AM
  
July 6, 2023

​The Office of Nuclear Energy has released an administrative amendment for the Phase II Continuation CINR FOA that clarifies the eligibility section of the FOA and improves consistency throughout the document. Details of the amendment can be found on page 2 of the FOA.​

FY 2024 Phase II CINR Funding Opportunity A​nnouncement (DE-FOA-0003039)​

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7/6/2023 12:00 AM
  
July 7, 2023

The FY 2024 CINR Office Hours schedule has been updated! Specifically, Topic Areas 10 & 11 have been rescheduled. Please use the schedule on NEUP.gov for the most up-to-date information.

This is an opportunity for the university community to interact with federal and technical points of contact regarding the FY 2024 CINR FOA Topic Areas. This event will take place July 10-13 and on July 17, 2023. NE anticipates holding 90-minute sessions (which will be recorded) for each of the Topic Areas below. You may join a session at the scheduled time by clicking on the meeting link in table.

All times are in Eastern Standard Time

Topic Area 1Reactor Development and Plant OptimizationJuly 13 – 10:00am-11:30am
Topic Area 2Existing Plant OptimizationJuly 11 – 10:00am-11:30am
Topic Area 3Non-Traditional and Non-Electric ApplicationsJuly 13 – 11:45am- 1:15pm
Topic Area 4Nuclear Fuel Recycle TechnologiesJuly 10 – 11:00am-12:30pm
Topic Area 5FuelsJuly 10- 3:00pm-4:30pm
Topic Area 6Spent Fuel, Waste Science & Technology, and Integrated Waste Management SystemJuly 17 – 10:00am-11:30am
Topic Area 7Content-Based Siting for SNF ManagementJuly 17 – 11:45am-1:15pm
Topic Area 8Modeling and SimulationJuly 11 – 11:45am-1:15pm
Topic Area 9Measuring, Monitoring, and ControlsJuly 12 – 10:00am-11:30am
Topic Area 10Licensing, Safety, and SecurityJuly 17 – 1:30pm-3:00pm
Topic Area 11Advanced Nuclear MaterialsJuly 17 – 3:30pm- 5:00pm
Topic Area 12Advanced Manufacturing TechnologiesJuly 11 – 1:45pm-3:15pm
Topic Area 13Strategic Needs Blue SkyJuly 12 – 1:45pm-3:15pm
Nuclear Science User Facilities 1 & 2 (NSUF)Including NSUF 1.1, NSUF 1.2, NSUF 2.1 and NSUF 2.2July 10 – 1:00pm-2:30pm
Integrated Research Projects 1 (IRP)Grand Challenge Research IRP- Accelerating Reactor DeploymentJuly 12 – 3:45pm-5:15pm
Integrated Research Projects 2 (IRP)Grand Challenge Research and Development at Minority Serving InstitutionJuly 13 – 1:45pm-3:15pm

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7/7/2023 12:00 AM
  
July 13, 2023

​The U.S. Department of Energy Microreactor Program is seeking commercial and other partner input to utilize the MARVEL microreactor itself, as well as heat and electricity generated on a microgrid from MARVEL to conduct live testing and demonstration of novel technologies, equipment, and processes. Note that, in general, research and demonstration that alters the MARVEL safety basis will not be considered.

Early engagement is especially important given the project's planned near-term availability, as it allows for adjustment of capabilities to meet partner needs. 

Fill out the survey here

Questions can be directed to the contacts in the Engagement Questionnaire. ​


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7/13/2023 12:00 AM
  
July 18, 2023

​CINR Office Hours was an opportunity for the university community to interact with federal and technical points of contact regarding the FY 2024 CINR FOA Topic Areas. This event took place July 10-13 and on July 17, 2023.

Office Hours recordings and Q&A are available h​ere. ​


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7/18/2023 12:00 AM
  
July 19, 2023

​This bootcamp will offer three days of lectures, discussions, and hands-on activities on multi-disciplinary aspects of molten salt science and technology supported by world experts. Graduate students, postdocs, and professionals with interest in molten salts may apply by July 28, 2023.

Click here for more information. 

Click here​ to apply. ​


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7/19/2023 12:00 AM
  
August 29, 2023

​Amendment 001 to the FY 2024 DECP FOA provides updated information to Part III, Section C and includes revised language regarding PI institution changes. 

​A copy of the FOA can be found here​.​

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8/29/2023 12:00 AM
  
August 31, 2023

​The Department of Energy's Office of Nuclear Energy (NE) today announced two new Requests for Applications (RFAs) for the University Nuclear Leadership Program (UNLP) seeking applicants for the following opportunities:


  • Trade School and Community College Scholarship Program – provides students receiving training as nuclear energy-related technicians $5,000 toward the cost of tuition and additional expenses for the 2024-2025 academic year.
     
  • Four-year College/University Undergraduate Scholarship Program – provides students pursuing a nuclear energy-related degree $10,000 toward the cost of tuition and additional expenses for the 2024-2025 academic year.
     
  • Graduate Fellowship Program – provides $169,000 over three years to support graduate research relevant to nuclear energy and includes a summer internship at a DOE national laboratory or approved facility.

    Student applications are due on January 16, 2024 and must be submitted using the online system at neup.gov. NE intends to notify award recipients in spring 2024.

If you have trouble accessing these links in Chrome, please try Edge.


FY 2023 Scholarship RFA

FY 2023 Fellowship RFA


Submit an Application

Students can apply without their institutions being UNLP-approved. However, institutions with students receiving awards will need to be UNLP-approved by NE prior to the transfer of award funds for students. This is done by the university/college through a separate Funding Opportunity Announcement (DE-FOA-0002265) found at www.grants.gov. For more information on how to become a UNLP-approved institution, please visit the Scholarship and Fellowship Resources page at neup.gov.​


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8/31/2023 12:00 AM
  
September 14, 2023

This amendment is an administrative amendment updating the page limit for CVs from 2-pages to 3-pages; and updating any language involving work scopes, which are not applicable to Phase II Continuation CINR Full Applications.

The updated FOA can be found here.​

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9/20/2023 12:00 AM
  
September 14, 2023

​This amendment is an administrative amendment updating the page limit for CVs from 2-pages to 3-pages; and updating any language involving work scopes, which are not applicable to Phase II Continuation CINR Full Applications.

The updated FOA can be found here. ​​

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October 4, 2023

​The Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy (NE) announced a new Request for Applications (RFA) for the Innovations in Nuclear Energy Research and Development Student Competition, seeking to recognize and award published graduate and undergraduate students for innovative nuclear energy research.

Students may submit one or more publications and will be considered for any of the five categories in which they are eligible. Applicants may only win one competition per year.

  1. Open Competition Award of Excellence (Undergraduate and Graduate Students)
  2. Competition for Graduate Students Attending Minority Serving Institutions or Belonging to a Disadvantaged Community
  3. Open Competition Special Recognition (Undergraduate and Graduate Students)
  4. Competition for Undergraduate Students Attending Minority Serving Institutions or Belonging to a Disadvantaged Community
  5. Undergraduate Competition

 In addition to cash prizes, travel and conference opportunities may accompany awards. First place award recipients in the Open Competition Award of Excellence will have an opportunity to present their publication at the annual American Nuclear Society (ANS) Winter Meeting as well as other national meetings.

 

This program was formerly known as the Innovations in Nuclear Technology R&D.

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Applications are due by November 29, 2023, at 5:00 pm ET. Students must apply electronically here. No hard copy applications will be accepted.

FY 2024 Innovations in Nuclear Energy Student Competition RFA.

Click here for more information and learn how to apply

NE is fully committed to broadening the inclusion and contribution of communities that have been historically underserved within its programs. Students attending Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), or institutions located in a disadvantaged community, are highly encouraged to apply to this RFA. Information on MSIs can be found here. _____________________________________________________________________________

All information and instructions required to respond to this RFA are accessible at NEUP.gov.

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10/4/2023 12:00 AM
  
November 9, 2023

​Students and faculty are invited to participate in the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2024 EnergyTech University Prize. This is a $400,000+ collegiate competition that challenges student teams to identify a promising energy technology, assess its market potential, and create a business plan for commercialization.  

 

DOE's Office of Nuclear Energy intends to sponsor a $25,000 bonus prize to students or faculty presenting business plans or educational activities related to nuclear energy technologies. 

 

This year's EnergyTech University Prize also features a $100,000 faculty competition. The new track challenges faculty to develop and implement educational activities to engage more students in energy technology commercialization and entrepreneurship topics.  

 

Ready to learn more? Join an upcoming faculty track informational webinar on Nov. 15 at 4 p.m. ET to learn about the competition and ways to support as a student team mentor.  

Register to attend at https://bit.ly/3FIbpPj 


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11/9/2023 12:00 AM
  
December 6, 2023

​The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released two funding opportunity announcements (FOAs) today to spur nuclear energy research and development at U.S. colleges and universities. DOE has allocated a combined $7 million for the University Reactor Sharing and Outreach Program and University Nuclear Research Infrastructure Revitalization FOAs.  

The University Nuclear Research Infrastructure Revitalization FOA supports the revitalization of U.S. capacity for university-led nuclear R&D by establishing or improving university nuclear facilities, equipment, and other related capabilities. The University Reactor Sharing and Outreach Program FOA encourages universities with existing nuclear research reactors to share resources and facilities with non-reactor educational institutions, such as K-12, vocational schools, and community colleges, among others. 

These FOAs are designed to increase access to nuclear energy instruction, remove barriers to participate in nuclear research and development, and inspire more students to consider careers in nuclear energy. 

DOE plans to announce the awardees for each FOA in the spring of 2024.  Link to full press release

 
FY24 University Reactor Sharing and Outreach FOA
 
FY24 University Nuclear Research Infrastructure Revitalization FOA

Submit an application here: NEUP.gov


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12/6/2023 12:00 AM
  
December 8, 2023

Amendment 002 to the FY 2024 CINR FOA includes the following changes:

  • clarifies requirements that 80% of the total budget request should directly support lead or collaborating partners that are MSIs for the IRP-2: Grand Challenge Research and Development at Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) workscope.
  • REU supplement related to subawards, and the budget form have been updated on pages 7 and 38 of the FOA, respectively.
  • clarification regarding indirect costs as they relate to REU supplement has also been provided on pages 7, 20, 38, and 39 of the FOA.

The updated FOA can be found here.

Full R&D/NSUF and IRP Applications are due on December 20, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. ET

Apply at NEUP.gov.  


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12/8/2023 12:00 AM
  
December 8, 2023

​Nuclear Energy University Program (NEUP) in partnership with American Nuclear Society (ANS) is happy to announce the Innovations Student Competition Webinar Series. This webinar series features student awardees of the Innovations in Nuclear Energy Research & Development Student Competition (INSC). The INSC award provides students with the opportunity to present their published work to the nuclear energy community.

Part 1 of this series includes Claire Griesbach from the University of Wisconsin-Madison who will present “Microstructural heterogeneity of the buffer layer of TRISO nuclear fuel particles" and Kyle Quillin from the University of Wisconsin-Madison who will present “Microstructural and nanomechanical studies of PVD Cr coatings on SiC for LWR fuel cladding applications".

Please come to support these students and learn more about their award-winning work on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. ET.

Register for this webinar here, and click here to learn more about the INSC Award


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12/8/2023 12:00 AM
  
December 8, 2023

​The Department of Energy Office of Nuclear Energy (NE) will be hosting an informational webinar for two new infrastructure funding opportunities. NE has allocated a combined $7 million for the University Reactor Sharing and Outreach Program and University Nuclear Research Infrastructure Revitalization funding opportunity announcements (FOAs).

The webinar will provide an overview of these opportunities with a question-and-answer session to follow. Please join the discussion on ​Wednesday, December 13th, 1:00 p.m. ET. 

Register for the webinar here.

New webinar link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19:meeting_ODgzNmZkZmMtMWU0My00NjE3LTlkM2UtOGIxZWY1NTNkMGFm@thread.v2/0?context=%7B%22Tid%22:%224cf464b7-869a-4236-8da2-a98566485554%22,%22Oid%22:%2254f55c33-0e45-42cd-9e8e-213a5f750504%22%7D

Additional Resources:

New FOAs Announcement

Link to full press release

FY24 University Reactor Sharing and Outreach FOA

FY24 University Nuclear Research Infrastructure Revitalization FOA


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12/8/2023 12:00 AM
  
December 19, 2023

​A copy of the webinar video, FOAs, and Q&A can be found here. 

Please contact Nick Case for any additional information. 

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12/19/2023 12:00 AM
  
December 21, 2023

On November 15th, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced the availability of $98 million in funding for approximately 75 YouthBuild grants. YouthBuild is a community-based pre-apprenticeship program that provides job training and educational services for youth ages 16-24 who left school without a secondary diploma and face other barriers to employment.​

Participants learn vocational skills in construction, as well as in other in-demand industries. They split their time between the vocational training work site and the classroom, where they earn their high school diploma or equivalency, learn to be community leaders, and prepare for postsecondary training opportunities, including college, apprenticeships, and employment. 

YouthBuild includes significant support systems, such as a mentoring, follow-up education, employment, and personal counseling services, and participation in community service and civic engagement. In this 2023 competition, DOL is encouraging partnerships between training providers and implementers of DOE’s clean energy infrastructure projects and other IIA infrastructure projects. Applicants are asked to customize training to prepare participants for jobs on specific infrastructure projects funded by the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda.

Applications are due on grants.gov by February 1st, 2024.

Review the DOL FOA here.

Official Press Release can be viewed here. 

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12/21/2023 12:00 AM
  
December 21, 2023

​Please review the full FOA here.

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