U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), Faculty Development Grant, Fiscal Year (FY) 2015
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Assistance Listings
- 77.008 -- U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Scholarship and Fellowship Program
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
This program provides funding to support nuclear science, engineering, and related disciplines to develop a workforce capable of supporting the design, construction, operation, and regulation of nuclear facilities and the safe handling of nuclear materials. This announcement is for faculty development grants.
The objectives of the Faculty Development Program are to attract and retain highly-qualified individuals in academic teaching careers. The grants specifically target probationary, tenure-track faculty during the first 6 years of their career and new faculty hires in the following academic...
areas: Nuclear Engineering, Health Physics, Radiochemistry, Probability Risk Assessment (Levels 2 & 3) and related disciplines.
Grants may include support for developing applications for research and amounts for initiating or continuing research projects in their areas of expertise. Other areas might include course development, equipment, stipends, participation in professional society meetings, and preparation of papers, travel, and associated expenses. The NRC may increase funds to the extent that a portion of the award is matched by the institution. The program provides support to enable newer faculty to enhance their careers as professors and researchers in the university department where employed. The research supported by this announcement is intended to benefit the nuclear sector broadly
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Additional information
Hispanic-Serving Institutions,
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs),
Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs),
Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions.
Grantor contact information
Description
M’Lita Carr
Grants Officer
Phone: 301–415-6869
office
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| fy15_nrc_faculty_development_foa.pdf | FY15 NRC Faculty Development FOA | Mar 10, 2015 06:51 PM UTC |
| fedconnect_letter_.docx | FedConnect Letter | Mar 10, 2015 06:54 PM UTC |
| fy15_nrc_faculty_development_announcement_-_amend_2.docx | FY15 NRC Faculty Development Announcement - Amend (2) | Mar 18, 2015 05:50 PM UTC |
| fy15_nrc_faculty_development_announcement_-_v.3.docx | FY15 NRC Faculty Development Announcement - v.3 | Mar 18, 2015 05:50 PM UTC |
| fy15_nrc_faculty_development_announcement_-_v.2.pdf | Revised FOA Faculty Development Grant, Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 | Mar 17, 2015 08:24 PM UTC |
| fy15_nrc_faculty_development_announcement_-_amend_1.pdf | Amendment Faculty Development Grant, Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 | Mar 17, 2015 08:25 PM UTC |
| fy15_nrc_faculty_development_announcement_instructions.docx | FY15 NRC Faculty Development Announcement (INSTRUCTIONS) | Mar 19, 2015 05:17 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Archived: May 20, 2015
Award
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Program Funding
33
Expected awards
$50,000
Award Minimum
$400,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
NRC-HQ-84-15-FOA-0002
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Education
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
2
Posted date:
March 10, 2015
Archive date:
May 20, 2015
