FY2026 Research Opportunities in Accelerator Stewardship and Accelerator Development
This grant funds cross-cutting research and development to advance accelerator science, technology, and domestic supplier capacity for broad physical sciences and industry benefit.
Funder: Office of Science
Due Dates: April 9, 2026 (Pre-Application, all Tracks) | May 21, 2026 (Full Application) | June 4, 2026 (Letter of Intent, FY2027 CARTs only)
Funding Amounts: $50,000–$3,000,000 per award (typical); up to $15,000,000 total program funding; project periods 1–5 years depending on track.
Summary: Supports cross-cutting, use-inspired research and development to advance accelerator science, technology, and domestic supplier capabilities for broad benefit in the physical sciences and industry.
Key Information: Pre-application is required for all Tracks; eligibility and project scope depend on Track.
Description
This funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science (DOE SC), High Energy Physics (HEP) program, supports cross-cutting, use-inspired basic research and development (R&D) in accelerator science and technology (AS&T) and domestic supplier development. The aim is to foster innovations in accelerator technologies and strengthen the U.S. industrial base, supporting DOE’s physical sciences research and benefiting other U.S. government agencies and industry. The solicitation is organized into several Tracks, each with distinct objectives, eligibility, and requirements. Research must be cross-cutting and broadly relevant, not specific to a single DOE program or facility.
