Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0003526
The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science is soliciting applications for research awards under a joint program between the Office of Science, Fusion Energy Sciences (FES), and the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Defense Programs (DP) Office of Experimental Sciences. The opportunity focuses on High-Energy-Density Laboratory Plasma Science, meaning research that advances the fundamental science of plasmas under extreme conditions of temperature, pressure, density, and energy flux, typically created in laboratory settings using powerful lasers, pulsed-power drivers, or related platforms. The broader purpose is to strengthen the DOE-wide scientific foundation for high-energy-density (HED) physics by supporting both new projects and renewals of existing efforts that align with this joint SC-NNSA program.
This solicitation is issued as a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Fiscal Year 2025 applicants who plan to seek either new or continuation (renewal) funding in this area. It is explicitly positioned as part of the SC-NNSA Joint Program in High-Energy-Density Laboratory Plasmas, which is described as a partnership intended to advance fundamental HED science across DOE mission spaces. In practical terms, this framing signals that proposed work should be scientifically rigorous and foundational, with relevance to the kinds of HED plasma questions that matter to both the Office of Science research portfolio and NNSA experimental science interests.
The award mechanism is a discretionary grant, categorized under Science and Technology and other Research and Development. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, which generally means the NOFO does not limit applicants to a narrow class of institutions in the headline eligibility field, although applicants should still follow any specific eligibility, teaming, or compliance requirements described in the full NOFO text. The opportunity is associated with CFDA numbers 81.049 and 81.112, which correspond to DOE assistance programs commonly used for Office of Science research and related activities.
Key administrative details are as follows: the funding opportunity title is "High-Energy-Density Laboratory Plasma Science" and the opportunity number is DE-FOA-0003526. The posting (creation) date is January 16, 2025, and the application deadline is March 27, 2025. The listed award ceiling is $2,250,000, indicating the maximum anticipated federal funding amount per award under this solicitation (subject to the NOFO terms). The number of expected awards is not specified in the provided summary, so prospective applicants would need to consult the full announcement for any range, target portfolio size, or budgeting expectations.
Overall, this NOFO is aimed at researchers and groups working in HED laboratory plasma science who want DOE support to push forward the underlying physics and experimental or theoretical understanding of plasmas in extreme regimes. It serves as the formal entry point for FY 2025 submissions to the SC-NNSA joint program, covering both entirely new proposals and renewals of ongoing research lines.Apply for DE FOA 0003526
- The Office of Science in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "High-Energy-Density Laboratory Plasma Science" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.049, 81.112.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2025-01-16.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2025-03-27. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,250,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): High-Energy-Density Laboratory Plasma Science (DE-FOA-0003526)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for research awards in High-Energy-Density (HED) Laboratory Plasma Science. It is issued under a joint program involving the Office of Science, Fusion Energy Sciences (FES), and the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Defense Programs (DP) Office of Experimental Sciences.
What is the program focus?
The NOFO focuses on research that advances the fundamental science of plasmas under extreme conditions of temperature, pressure, density, and energy flux. These HED plasma conditions are typically created in laboratory environments using powerful lasers, pulsed-power drivers, or related experimental platforms.
What is the broader purpose of the solicitation?
The purpose is to strengthen the DOE-wide scientific foundation for HED physics by supporting both new projects and renewals (continuations) of existing efforts that align with the SC-NNSA joint program in high-energy-density laboratory plasmas.
Who is sponsoring or managing the joint program?
The joint program is described as a partnership between the DOE Office of Science (specifically Fusion Energy Sciences) and NNSA Defense Programs (DP) Office of Experimental Sciences, intended to advance foundational HED science across DOE mission areas.
Is this opportunity for new proposals, renewals, or both?
Both. The NOFO explicitly invites applications for new funding as well as continuation (renewal) funding for existing efforts in this research area.
What fiscal year does this NOFO apply to?
This NOFO is positioned for Fiscal Year 2025 applicants seeking awards under this joint SC-NNSA program.
What type of award mechanism is being used?
The award mechanism is a discretionary grant, categorized under Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
What research themes or approaches are implied by the description?
Based on the summary, the solicitation emphasizes foundational HED plasma science that may involve experimental and/or theoretical work aimed at improving scientific understanding of plasmas in extreme regimes. The example platforms mentioned include lasers and pulsed-power drivers, indicating a strong interest in laboratory-created HED conditions.
How does the SC-NNSA joint framing affect what DOE is looking for?
The framing signals that proposed work should be scientifically rigorous and foundational, and relevant to HED plasma questions that matter both to the DOE Office of Science research portfolio and to NNSA experimental science interests, as described for this joint program.
What is the opportunity title and number?
The funding opportunity title is "High-Energy-Density Laboratory Plasma Science" and the opportunity number is DE-FOA-0003526.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting (creation) date is January 16, 2025.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is March 27, 2025.
What is the maximum award amount?
The listed award ceiling is $2,250,000, meaning this is the maximum anticipated federal funding amount per award under the solicitation (subject to the NOFO terms).
How many awards will DOE make?
The number of expected awards is not specified in the provided summary. Applicants would need to consult the full announcement for any stated ranges, target portfolio size, or related expectations.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted. This generally indicates the NOFO does not limit applicants to a narrow class of institutions in the headline eligibility field. However, applicants still need to follow any specific eligibility, teaming, or compliance requirements that may be described in the full NOFO text.
Are there specific program identifiers associated with this opportunity?
Yes. The opportunity is associated with CFDA numbers 81.049 and 81.112, which correspond to DOE assistance programs commonly used for Office of Science research and related activities.
What kinds of applicants is this NOFO aimed at?
This NOFO is aimed at researchers and groups working in HED laboratory plasma science who want DOE support to advance the underlying physics and experimental or theoretical understanding of plasmas in extreme regimes.
Does the summary indicate any required facilities or experimental platforms?
No specific facility requirements are stated in the provided summary. The description notes that HED conditions are typically created using powerful lasers, pulsed-power drivers, or related platforms, but it does not list a required facility or platform.
Where does this NOFO fit within DOE programs?
It is described as the formal FY 2025 entry point for submissions to the SC-NNSA Joint Program in High-Energy-Density Laboratory Plasmas, supporting foundational HED science across DOE mission spaces.
What should applicants do if they need details beyond this summary?
The summary indicates that additional specifics (such as expected number of awards and any detailed eligibility or compliance requirements) would be found in the full NOFO text.
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