Proposals must be submitted by 4 p.m. MDT/6 p.m. EDT July 16, 2025.

This award process offers an avenue for researchers to perform irradiation effects studies of limited scope on nuclear fuels and materials of interest utilizing NSUF facilities. Completion of RTE projects is expected within 9 months of award. Prospective researchers are encouraged to request samples from the NSUF Nuclear Fuels and Materials Library.

RTE proposals are reviewed and evaluated for technical merit, relevancy and feasibility. Further explanation of the review process can be found here. Proposals must support the DOE Office of Nuclear Energy mission.

For more information about the RTE rules and requirements, please click here or contact Joanna Taylor ([email protected]).

FY25 RTE 2nd call schedule:

• June 18: Solicitation period opens

• TBD: RTE Call Seminar 

• TBD: Individual Q&A sessions (must be scheduled in advance)

• July 16 (4 p.m. MDT/6 p.m. EDT): Proposal due date