Support of Advanced Coal Research at U.S. Colleges and Universities
Through its annual Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), DE-FOA-0000408, entitled "Support of Advanced Coal Research at U. S. Colleges and Universities", the University Coal Research (UCR) Program supports the Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and the National Energy
Technology Laboratory's mission by supporting long-term, high-risk meritorious fundamental research that advances the science of coal technologies at U. S. colleges and universities.
Since its inception in FY1979, the UCR Program has maintained three objectives, to be achieved simultaneously, which are:
(1) to improve our understanding of the chemical and physical processes involved in the conversion and utilization of coal in an environmentally acceptable manner; (2) to maintain and upgrade the coal research capabilities and facilities of U. S. colleges and universities; and (3) to support the education & training of our next generation of scientists and engine ers.
Since its inception in FY1979, the UCR Program has maintained three objectives, to be achieved simultaneously, which are:
(1) to improve our understanding of the chemical and physical processes involved in the conversion and utilization of coal in an environmentally acceptable manner; (2) to maintain and upgrade the coal research capabilities and facilities of U. S. colleges and universities; and (3) to support the education & training of our next generation of scientists and engine ers.
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
https://www.fedconnect.net
Additional Information of Eligibility:
To be eligible for a demonstration grant award for a project focused on existing high quality practices, an applicant must be a state government or unit of local government, and have demonstrated expertise in the election administration field, including L&A testing and/or postelection auditing.
To be eligible for a project focused on researching and piloting new or alternative methods/practices, grant applicants must be a state government or unit of local government with 14 demonstrated expertise in the election administration field, including L&A testing and/or postelection auditing which may choose to work in collaboration with a non-profit organization, Institution of Higher Education or for-profit entities that has: 1.
A track record of collaborating with multiple jurisdictions and other relevant entities; and 2.
A demonstrated experience in successfully designing and implementing research projects.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
Contact:
Agency Email Description:
Agency Email:
nicholas.anderson@netl.doe.gov
Date Posted:
2010-10-26
Application Due Date:
2010-12-09
Archive Date:
2011-03-09
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