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U.S. Department of Energy Seeks Expression of Interest

The U.S. Department of Energy is seeking an expression of interest from prospective offerors interested in the Molten Salt Reactor Experiment secondary loop salt coolant. This expression of interest solicits input from universities, companies or organizations that may require fluoride-based molten salts for nuclear reactor applications. Responses may support any stage of the reactor life […]

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Research

Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research (CINR)

PHASE II CONTINUATION CINR

Distinguished Early Career Program (DECP)

Integrated Research Projects (IRP)

Students

Scholarships

Scholarships are offered to undergraduate students attending two- and four-year institutions including community colleges and trade schools.

Fellowships

Fellowships are three- year awards that are offered to first- and second-year graduate students.

R&D Competition

Awardees receive an honorarium and have the opportunity to present their work to the broader nuclear community.

Resources

Frequently asked questions, downloads, and other information for students.

Infrastructure

General Scientific Infrastructure

Any infrastructure which supports or improves the instructional mission of a university.

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Reactor Upgrades

Supports operational reliability of institution’s nuclear research reactors.

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Infrastructure Revitalization

Supports the development of nuclear energy-related infrastructure and basic capabilities in the research community.

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Reactor Sharing

Supports institutions nuclear research reactors to share resources and capabilities with the community to increase nuclear science, engineering, and technology awareness.

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Program Awards Since 2009

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Success Stories

NEUP-supported Student Wins Kenty Graduate Research Award

Dr. Majdi Radaideh, 2023 Distinguished Early Career Program Awardee

The NEUP Awards are Fueling Research

A Student’s Untraditional Journey is Leading Toward Big Impacts in the Nuclear World

Resources

Q&A

Search commonly asked questions about NE funding opportunities.

Documents

Find documents and forms for applications and post-award reporting.

Open Funding Opportunities

Look for available NE funding opportunities announcements.

Funded Projects

Browse information on NEUP funded projects dating back to 2009.

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