The University Reactor Sharing and Outreach (RS&O) Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) supports universities and colleges with nuclear research reactors to share resources and capabilities with the community to increase nuclear science, engineering, and technology awareness.
Donor Name: Idaho Field Office
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/16/2024
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
The objectives of this RS&O FOA are to:
- Strengthen nuclear science and engineering instruction in the curricula of colleges and universities that do not own research reactors (hereby referred to as “User Institutions”);
- Increase opportunities for collaboration among faculty and students on nuclear science and engineering;
- Improve community awareness and understanding of nuclear science, engineering, and technology through research reactor visits and other outreach opportunities; and
- Engage with historically underrepresented communities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to promote nuclear science, engineering, and technology to educate and recruit the next generation nuclear energy workforce.
DOE is seeking applications under this RS&O FOA from Host Institutions that support at least one of the following goals:
- Meaningful qualitative and quantitative educational and research engagement of faculty
and students from User Institutions. - Evidence of engagements with other educational institutions (e.g., technical and vocational institutions, community colleges, K-12 schools, and historically underrepresented communities in STEM to expand knowledge in nuclear science and engineering
- Establish pathways for future self-sustaining mutually beneficial partnerships with User Institutions or other educational institutions.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $1,000,000
- Award Ceiling: $200,000
Project Period
2 years
Eligibility Criteria
Universities and Colleges. In accordance with 2 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 910.126(b), eligibility for award is restricted to U.S. universities and colleges with a nuclear research reactor, specifically designated as Host Institutions under this FOA. Other educational institutions and users may collaborate with a Host Institution in the development of an application.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.