Inertial Confinement Fusion Program University Assistance

Department Of Energy

The goal of the Inertial Confinement Fusion (ICF) program is to create nuclear weapons relevant conditions in the laboratory without the need to return to underground nuclear testing. The objectives of this assistance listing are: (1) To support the U.S. scientific community in ICF and High Energy Density (HED) science through university involvement in areas of fundamental science and technology relevant to stockpile stewardship; (2) to promote and sustain scientific interactions between the aca

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Helps universities conduct research in inertial confinement fusion for national security. Provides support for scientists and engineers in this critical field.

Quick Facts

Funding
$994,000 - $994,000
Deadline
Rolling
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Defense & National Security
Organization
Department Of Energy

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What Is This Program?

The nuclear weapons stockpile is a cornerstone in the foundation of U.S. national security. Ensuring that the U.S. nuclear deterrent is safe, secure, and reliable requires the best science and technology, especially in the absence of underground nuclear testing. Having top tier scientists and engineers in the areas of ICF and HED science is critical to stockpile stewardship of the present and future. The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) supports this effort through the Inertial Confinement Fusion Program within the Office of Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation within Defense Programs.

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๐Ÿ† Detailed Application Guide

๐Ÿ“‹What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

๐Ÿ“Steps to Apply
  • Review the program announcement
  • Prepare the application materials
  • Submit the application through the designated portal
๐ŸŒApplication Portal
https://sam.gov/fal/a8246ac01a3447da9839e6e303aa91d4/view
๐Ÿ“คSubmission Method
online
๐Ÿ”„Intake Type
fixed-deadline

๐Ÿ“„What Documents Are Required?

โœ…Required Documents
  • SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
  • SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
  • SF-424B (Assurances)
  • Project Narrative
  • Budget Narrative
  • indirect cost rate agreement
  • IRB approval letter
  • environmental review
๐Ÿ“Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB
โœ‰๏ธSupporting Letters
Letters of support/reference are required.

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๐Ÿ’ฐWhat Expenses Are Eligible?

๐ŸงพEligible Expenses
  • research costs
  • equipment purchases
  • salaries for project staff
๐ŸšซIneligible Expenses
  • entertainment expenses
  • fines and penalties
  • costs incurred outside the project period
๐Ÿ“Expense Caps
Indirect costs limited to de minimis 10% MTDC
๐Ÿ’ณPayment Model
reimbursement
โชRetroactive Expenses Eligible
No

๐ŸคIs Matching Funding Required?

๐Ÿ“ŠWhat Are the Reporting Requirements?

How Do I Apply?

Kevin.Jackman@nnsa.doe.gov
240-252-9879

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