Funder: Office of Science
Due Dates: April 28, 2026 (Phase I applications, Phase II LOIs) | May 19, 2026 (Phase II applications) | December 17, 2026 (Phase II applications from FY26 Phase I awards)
Funding Amounts: Phase I: $500,000–$750,000 for 9 months; Phase II: typically 3–5× Phase I ($1.5M–$5M) over 3 years; total program: ~$294M
Summary: Supports interdisciplinary teams to accelerate scientific discovery and R&D in energy, environment, and nuclear science using novel AI models and frameworks.
Key Information: Multi-institutional teams required; cost sharing required for for-profit participants; broad eligibility.