Annual Recurring University Training and Research
This grant funds U.S. university research and training to educate future engineers and scientists, support early-stage projects, and expand opportunities for underrepresented groups.
Funder: National Energy Technology Laboratory
Due Dates: October 1, 2026: Letter of Intent (Submission Period 1) | October 16, 2026: Full Application (Submission Period 1) | July 25, 2027: Letter of Intent (Submission Period 2) | August 15, 2027: Full Application (Submission Period 2) | July 25, 2028: Letter of Intent (Submission Period 3) | August 15, 2028: Full Application (Submission Period 3)
Funding Amounts: Up to $750,000 per award (36 months); total program funding: $10,750,000; ~15 awards expected.
Summary: Supports university-led R&D and workforce training in innovative subsurface energy production, with a focus on student engagement and industry partnerships.
Key Information: Letter of Intent is mandatory to submit a full application; projects require a non-academic partner.
Description
This opportunity, administered by the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) under the Department of Energy (DOE), aims to fund research and development (R&D) projects at U.S. institutions of higher education. The program is designed to educate and train the next generation of engineers and scientists in energy-related fields, support early-stage research, and foster workforce development, particularly in subsurface energy production (coal, oil & gas, geothermal). A primary objective is to increase opportunities for underrepresented and structurally marginalized communities, ensuring students gain practical, translatable skills for careers in the U.S. energy sector. Each project must include a non-academic domestic partner to ensure research relevance and to provide experiential learning for students.
