Private Facility Research Program
The DOE SC program in Fusion Energy Sciences (FES) hereby announces its interest in applications for a Private Facility Research (PFR) program to support public research utilizing world leading experimental capabilities owned by private companies.
Along the path to constructing Fusion Pilot Plants (FPPs), many private fusion companies are constructing interim small-to-large scale research facilities to establish the scientific and/or technological basis for their chosen fusion concepts.
Since the research on these interim facilities is largely foundational in nature, the mission overlap between the public and private sectors is large.
Consistent with the FES Building Bridges Vision[1], the PFR program serves as a bridge from boldly delivered private sector hardware back to foundational research expertise residing in the public sector.
Through the program, public researchers will conduct open peer-reviewed science at private facilities, to enhance the scientific rigor and breadth of the existing private efforts for the mutual benefit of all involved.
As with all thriving high-tech industries, a strong connection to foundational research is essential.
Along the path to constructing Fusion Pilot Plants (FPPs), many private fusion companies are constructing interim small-to-large scale research facilities to establish the scientific and/or technological basis for their chosen fusion concepts.
Since the research on these interim facilities is largely foundational in nature, the mission overlap between the public and private sectors is large.
Consistent with the FES Building Bridges Vision[1], the PFR program serves as a bridge from boldly delivered private sector hardware back to foundational research expertise residing in the public sector.
Through the program, public researchers will conduct open peer-reviewed science at private facilities, to enhance the scientific rigor and breadth of the existing private efforts for the mutual benefit of all involved.
As with all thriving high-tech industries, a strong connection to foundational research is essential.
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
National Integrated Water Quality Program
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Colleges and universities (as defined in section 1404 of NARETPA) (7 U.S.C.
3103) are eligible to submit applications for the National Integrated Water Quality Program (NIWQP).
Section 1404 of NARETPA was amended by section 7101 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Pub.
L.
110-246) to define Hispanic-serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities (HSACUs) (see Part III, B.
and Part VIII, E.
for more information), and to include research foundations maintained by eligible colleges or universities.
For the purposes of this program, the terms �college� and �university� mean an educational institution in any state which (1) admits as regular students only persons having a certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary education, or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate; (2) is legally authorized within such state to provide a program of education beyond secondary education; (3) provides an educational program for which a bachelor�s degree or any other higher degree is awarded; (4) is a public or other nonprofit institution; and (5) is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association.
Applications also may be submitted by 1994 Land-Grant Institutions (as defined in Part VIII, E.), HSACUs, and research foundations maintained by eligible colleges or universities.
An applicant�s failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the time of an application deadline will preclude NIFA from reviewing an application and making an award.
See RFA for additional details.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
http://www.nifa.usda.gov/funding/rfas/water_quality.html
Contact:
Agency Email Description:
josh.king@science.doe.gov
Agency Email:
Date Posted:
2025-01-08
Application Due Date:
Archive Date:
2025-05-23
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