Funder: Office of Science
Due Dates: March 24, 2026: Pre-Application submission deadline (5:00 PM ET) | June 2, 2026: Full application submission deadline (11:59 PM ET)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards: $875,000 (higher ed), $2,750,000 (national labs/user facilities), over 5 years; ~100 awards; total program funding ~$145 million.
Summary: Supports outstanding early career scientists in developing independent research programs in DOE Office of Science mission areas.