Announcements

June 27, 2019

CINR Awards Announced

DOE has selected eight projects that will take advantage of NSUF capabilities to investigate important nuclear fuel and material applications.

 

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May 28, 2019

RTE 3rd Call for Proposals Opens

The second Rapid Turnaround Experiment (RTE) has opened. The RTE 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 nine months of award. Prospective researchers are strongly encouraged to request sample from the NSUF Nuclear Fuels and Materials Library.

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May 14, 2019

RTE 2nd Call Awards Announced

The U.S. Department of Energy - Office of Nuclear Energy (DOE-NE) Nuclear Science User Facilities (NSUF) has selected 37 new Rapid Turnaround Experiment (RTE) projects, totaling approximately $1.6 million. These project awards went to principal investigators from 26 U.S. universities, eight national laboratories, two British universities, and one Canadian laboratory



February 25, 2019

RTE 2nd Call for Proposals Opens

The second Rapid Turnaround Experiment (RTE) has opened. The RTE 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 nine months of award. Prospective researchers are strongly encouraged to request samples from the NSUF Nuclear Fuels and Materials Library.

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February 8, 2019

RTE 1st Call Awards Announced

The U.S. Department of Energy - Office of Nuclear Energy (DOE-NE) Nuclear Science User Facilities (NSUF) has selected 31 new Rapid Turnaround Experiment (RTE) projects, totaling up to approximately $1.4 million. These projects will continue to advance the understanding of irradiation effects in nuclear fuels and materials in support of the mission of the DOE-NE.

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January 2019

NSUF Announces 2019 Users Meeting

In conjunction with the ANS Student Conference, NSUF will hold its Users Meeting on April 4 and 5 in Richmond, Virginia on the Virginia Commonwealth University campus.

 

The Users Meeting will run concurrently with the ANS Student Conference and will offer researchers the opportunity to learn about:


  • NSUF program updates
  • Research updates from NSUF-funded projects
  • How to apply for NSUF funding
  • NSUF unparalleled and expanding capabilities

 

To register for this event, please visit the ANS Student Conference page and use one of the codes to bring the professional price to $255.

  • NSUF-SC19 (valid until 3/7 for non-member professionals)
  • NSUF-SC19-100 (valid from 3/8-4/6 for member professionals)
  • NSUF-SC19-200 (valid 3/8-4/6 for non-member professionals)

If you have any questions, please contact Tiffany Adams.


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September, 2018

Award Announcement FY18 RTE Call 3 

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June 18, 2018

DOE Announces CINR Awards

June 18, 2018: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced awards for advanced nuclear technology to DOE national laboratories, industry and U.S. universities. The awarded project proposals were submitted in response to two Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOAs):

  • The FY2018 Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research (CINR) FOA, and
  • The FY2018 Scientific Infrastructure Support for CINR FOA.

The awards fall under DOE's nuclear energy programs, including the Nuclear Energy University Program (NEUP), the Nuclear Energy Enabling Technologies (NEET) program, and the Nuclear Science User Facilities (NSUF) program. The NEUP administers the CINR funding program on behalf of DOE's Office of Nuclear Energy (NE), and the NSUF administers the Scientific Infrastucture Support for CINR funding program on behalf of DOE-NE.

For the full list of awarded proposals for the CINR and the Scientific Infrastructure Support CINR FOAs, please see the NEUP website at https://neup.inl.gov.

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May 14, 2018

Award Announcement FY18 RTE Call 2 

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April 24, 2018

NSUF Websites Updated 

Read about the new collaboration framework, improved publication and presentation system, resource explorer, and the brand new user profile system.

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February 1, 2018

FY2018 RTE Call 1 Award Announcement  

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February 1, 2018

NOTICE: Deadline Extension

Due to delays in the award announcement for FY18 RTE 1st Call, the FY18 RTE 2nd Call deadline has been extended to February 28, 2018 4:00 PM (Mountain). 



December 15, 2017

GAIN announces advanced nuclear technology development voucher opportunity

The Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear (GAIN) today announced the availability of fiscal year 2018 funds for vouchers to assist applicants developing advanced nuclear energy technologies who are seeking access to the world-class expertise and capabilities available across the U.S. Department of Energy's national laboratory complex.

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December 7, 2017

DOE Releases FOA to Support Development of Advanced Nuclear Technology


The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released a funding opportunity announcement (FOA) to support development of advanced nuclear energy technology. DOE is soliciting proposals for cost-shared projects to develop innovative, industry-driven reactor designs and accompanying technologies with high potential to advance nuclear power in the United States.

DOE expects to make up to $30 million or more available for awards in FY 2018 subject to the availability of funding. The FOA will be open for a five-year period accepting applications on a year-round basis, with a quarterly selection process. Additional funding will be available in future years, as allocated by Congress.

Through this competition, DOE encourages U.S. companies to partner with other U.S. federal agencies, public and private laboratories, institutions of higher education, and other domestic entities to share expertise needed to successfully develop these innovative technologies.

Information is available at www.id.doe.gov [See NOTICE ? FUNDING OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT]. The initial application due date is January 31, 2018.

  


October 19, 2017

DOE-NE Releases FY 2018 CINR FOA

DOE-NE has released the FY 2018 Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research (CINR) Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). The FOA contains workscopes for NEUP, NEET, and NSUF research areas.  Changes to the FY 2018 CINR FOA include:  

  • No pre-applications for NEUP or NEET-CTD R&D
  • Two new workscopes for R&D
  • No IRP workscope
  • PI?s are only eligible to compete as many applications as they may have with existing eligibility requirements 
  • All NSUF applications require the NSUF Access Request (a combination of the LOI and pre-app)
  • NSUF-2 will be out of phase (delayed) with respect to the rest of the FY 2018 CINR process
  • FY 2018 projects are scheduled to begin on Oct 1, 2018

Note: The NSUF Access Requests (required for NSUF-1, NEAMS-2, and NSUF-2) are due on an aggressive timeline, so PIs who are submitting in these areas are encouraged to engage with NSUF staff to complete their applications as soon as possible. Guidance for submitting the Access Request is available here: FY 2018 NSUF Access Request Guidance.

Revised CINR Schedule

October 25, 2017: Informational webinar detailing process changes and scope updates. Register HERE.

November 8, 2017: NSUF Access Requests Due
January 12, 2018: NSUF Statement of Work for NSUF-1 and NEAMS-2 Workscopes Due
January 23, 2018: Full R&D/NSUF-1 Applications Due
April 26, 2018: NSUF Statement of Work for NSUF-2 Workscope Due
May 17, 2018: NSUF-2 Full Applications Due

FY 2018 Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research FOA (DE-FOA-0001772)

Submit an Application


Additional Resources

FY 2018 R&D Technical Points of Contact

FY 2018 CINR Webinar Presentations

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October 19, 2017

DOE-NE Releases FY 2018 Scientific Infrastructure FOA

DOE-NE has released the FY 2018 Scientific Infrastructure Support for Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research Funding Opportunity Announcement (DE-FOA-0001773). The infrastructure support program will be administered by the Nuclear Science User Facilities program office. This FOA supports research reactor upgrades and general scientific infrastructure for universities only.

The FOA and all official guidance will be hosted at Grants.gov, and courtesy information and a Q&A can be accessed at the Nuclear Science User Facilities website.

Applications Due: November 30, 2017

Anticipated award announcement: June-July 2018

FY 2018 Scientific Infrastructure Support for CINR FOA (DE-FOA-0001773)

Submit an Application



Note: National laboratory infrastructure support is not covered under this FOA. The NSUF utilizes an annual infrastructure gap analysis as a basis for determining specific needs and locations for addressing national laboratory infrastructure support. National laboratories are encouraged to submit scientific infrastructure needs through the Request for Information (RFI) - University, National Laboratory, Industry and International Input on Potential Office of Nuclear Energy Infrastructure Investments (DE-SOL-0008318).  The official copy of the RFI is located at Grants.gov and a courtesy copy is linked below.

Request for Information ? Potential Infrastructure Investments (DE-SOL-0008318)

Submit a Response to this RFI

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September 20, 2017

U.S. Department of Energy Nuclear Science User Facilities Awards 35 Rapid Turnaround Experiment Research Proposals

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U.S. Department of Energy Announces FY17 University Infrastructure Awards

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U.S. Department of Energy Announces FY17 CINR FOA Awards

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April 26, 2017

U.S. Department of Energy's Nuclear Science User Facilities Awards 30 Rapid Turnaround Experiment Research Proposals

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March 28, 2017

DOE-NE Releases FY 2017 Request for Information (RFI) for Nuclear Materials

DOE-NE has released a Request for Information (RFI) (DE-SOL-0010995) ?FY 2017 University, National Laboratory, Industry and International Input on Potential Additions to the NSUF Nuclear Fuels and Materials Library.? DOE-NE, through the Nuclear Science User Facilities (NSUF), is currently seeking information regarding 1) existing nuclear energy research materials and specimens that can, potentially, be added to the NFML, and 2) future needs for nuclear energy-related material to support ongoing nuclear energy challenges as well as future research advancements in nuclear energy.

The Nuclear Fuels and Materials Library (NFML), which is owned by DOE-NE and curated by the NSUF, is a collection of specialized information and nuclear fuel and material specimens from past and ongoing irradiation test campaigns, as well as real-world components retrieved from decommissioned power reactors, and donations from other sources. The NFML can be accessed through a web portal at the Nuclear Science User Facilities website or directly at https://nsuf-infrastructure.inl.gov/RFI/Submission.  

The RFI will be posted on Grants.gov and the Nuclear Science User Facilities website. Responses to the RFI must be submitted through the Nuclear Science User Facilities website. Detailed instructions are included in the RFI along with contact information for help with completing a submission.

The FY 2017 RFI will be open for submissions until June 30, 2017.  The FY 2018 NFML RFI is planned to open in fall of 2017 and close in the summer of 2018. 

Submissions Due: June 30, 2017


U.S. Department of Energy REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (DE-SOL-0010995) University, National Laboratory, Industry & International Input on Potential Additions to the NSUF Nuclear Fuels & Materials Library (PDF) (HTML)

Submit an Application »

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Additional Resources

NSUF Nuclear Fuels and Materials Library

Nuclear Science and Engineering Sourcebook

Nuclear Energy Infrastructure Database


March 20, 2017

DOE Seeking Information on FY 2018 R&D and Infrastructure Focus Areas

DOE is seeking information, comments, feedback, and recommendations from interested parties for future work scope areas for the major NE-funded research programs in the following R&D areas:

   1. Fuel Cycle Research and Development (FC R&D) Program

   2. Reactor Concepts Research, Development, and Demonstration (RC RD&D) Program

   3. Nuclear Energy Advanced Modeling and Simulation (NEAMS) Program

   4. Nuclear Enabling Technologies (NEET) Crosscutting Technology Development (CTD)

DOE is also seeking information, comments, feedback, and recommendations from interested parties to determine what capabilities that support research, training and technology demonstration, are of high interest to the nuclear research community. In addition to receiving feedback on the aforementioned capabilities, DOE seeks input on other high priority nuclear energy-related infrastructure needs, including information on the potential benefit, location, funding model, and feasibility of establishing, maintaining, and operating such facilities.

Responses must be received by Saturday, May 13, 2017, to be considered for FY 2018 workscopes.

Request for Information- Research and Development Work Scope Development (DE-SOL-0008246)

Request for Information- Potential Infrastructure Investments (DE-SOL-0008318)

Submit a Response



March 13, 2017

Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear (GAIN) announces small business voucher opportunity

Vouchers to support nuclear energy innovation

The Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear (GAIN) today announced the availability of fiscal year 2017 funds for small business vouchers to assist applicants developing advanced nuclear energy technologies who are seeking access to the world class expertise and capabilities available across the U.S. Department of Energy's national laboratories complex. The small business vouchers are provided by the DOE's Office of Nuclear Energy to support nuclear energy innovation in the small business sector.

"The objective of GAIN is to accelerate cost-effective commercialization of innovative nuclear energy technologies," said Rita Baranwal, GAIN director. "This cost-sharing initiative enables partnerships with small businesses and provides them with access to the technical, regulatory and financial support necessary to bridge the gap to delivering new technologies to market."

A Letter of Intent from a company intending to submit a voucher application is requested and strongly encouraged to be submitted by March 9, 2017. Submitting a Letter of Intent will enable GAIN to assist with identifying appropriate facilities and staff to support the voucher application and to assist the applicant as needed. More information on the vouchers and eligibility requirements are available at gain.inl.gov.

The Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear is a U.S. Department of Energy initiative to provide the nuclear industrial community with access to the technical, regulatory, and financial support necessary to move new or advanced nuclear technologies toward commercialization while ensuring the continued safe, reliable, and economic operation of the existing nuclear fleet. Day-to-day management of GAIN is the responsibility of Idaho National Laboratory. See more GAIN news at gain.inl.gov. Follow @GAINnuclear on Twitter or visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/GAINnuclear.


February 3, 2017

U.S. Department of Energy, Belgian Nuclear Research Centre sign MOU

Agreement enables collaboration in nuclear energy research and development

The original news release is available at https://energy.gov/ne/articles/mou-between-united-states-department-energy-and-belgian-nuclear-research-centre.

MOU between the U.S. Department of Energy and the Belgian Nuclear Research Centre concerning Collaboration in Nuclear Energy Research & Development

The United States Department of Energy (DOE) and Belgium?s Studiecentrum voor Kernenergie/Centre d?Etude de l?Energie Nucléaire (SCK?CEN) (also known as the Belgian Nuclear Research Centre) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) concerning cooperation in nuclear energy research and development on January 13, 2017.

This MOU will enable collaboration on future irradiations and post-irradiation examinations (PIE), including planned SCK?CEN activities to take place in the Belgium Reactor?2 (BR-2) and associated Laboratory for High and Medium Activity (LHMA) hot cells, as well as planned DOE activities to take place in the Advanced Test Reactor (ATR), the Transient Reactor Test (TREAT) Facility, and High Temperature Test Laboratory (HTTL) located at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) and other facilities that are part of DOE?s Office of Nuclear Energy Nuclear Science User Facilities (NSUF).

Initial collaboration is being performed under a cooperative research and development agreement (CRADA) under Annex 1 of the MOU, between SCK?CEN and INL that was negotiated and signed on November 14, 2016, to conduct irradiation tests and perform PIE activities with silicon carbide, uranium alloys and uranium ceramic materials, as well as develop sensors and instrumentation. The outcomes of this collaboration will support and enhance future NSUF opportunities and capabilities for nuclear energy researchers.

The nuclear industry may access some of these capabilities through the Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear (GAIN) initiative to help achieve faster and cost-effective development of innovative nuclear energy technologies toward commercial readiness.

More information regarding the NSUF program is available at nsuf.inl.gov, and the GAIN initiative at https://gain.inl.gov.