Early Career Research Program (ECRP)

About this grant

DOE SC hereby invites applications for support under the ECRP in the following program areas: Advanced Scientific Computing Research (ASCR); Basic Energy Sciences (BES); Biological and Environmental Research (BER); Fusion Energy Sciences (FES); High Energy Physics (HEP); Nuclear Physics (NP); Isotope Research and Development and Production (DOE IP). The purpose of this program is to support the development of individual research programs of outstanding scientists early in their careers and to st Grant Number: DE-FOA-0003602. Expected awards: 100.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• In accordance with 2 CFR 910.126, Competition, eligibility for award is restricted to U.S. Institutions of Higher Education, DOE/NNSA National Laboratories (listed at https://www.energy.gov/national-laboratories), and institutions operating SC Scientific User Facilities (listed at https://science.osti.gov/User-Facilities).
• Grant Number: DE-FOA-0003602

What the funding covers

• Award Range: $8,75,000 to $27,50,000
• Expected Number of Awards: 100
• Total Program Funding: $14,50,00,000

How to apply

1. 1Applications must be submitted through grants.gov
2. 2Grant Number: DE-FOA-0003602
3. 3Posted: 2026-03-03

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