Early Career Research Program (ECRP)
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Early Career Research Program (ECRP): 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 stimulate research careers in the areas supported by SC.
| Federal Grant Title: | Early Career Research Program (ECRP) |
| Federal Agency Name: | Office of Science (PAMS-SC) |
| Grant Categories: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Type of Opportunity: | Discretionary |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DE-FOA-0003602 |
| Type of Funding: | Grant |
| CFDA Numbers: | 81.049 |
| CFDA Descriptions: | Information not provided |
| Current Application Deadline: | June 2nd, 2026 |
| Original Application Deadline: | June 2nd, 2026 |
| Posted Date: | March 3rd, 2026 |
| Creation Date: | March 3rd, 2026 |
| Archive Date: | September 2nd, 2026 |
| Total Program Funding: | $145,000,000 |
| Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $2,750,000 |
| Minimum Federal Grant Award: | $875,000 |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 100 |
| Cost Sharing or Matching: | No |
| Last Updated: | March 3rd, 2026 |
- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification.)
- Additional Information on Eligibility
- 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).
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