Fiscal Year 2023 Distinguished Early Career Program
Agency: Department of Energy
- 81.121 -- Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The Distinguished Early Career Program (DECP) is the Department of Energy Office of Nuclear Energy’s (DOE-NE) most prestigious award for faculty members beginning their independent careers. The intent of the program is to provide stable support at a sufficient level and duration to enable awardees to develop careers, not only as outstanding researchers, but also as educators demonstrating commitment to teaching, learning, and dissemination of knowledge. DOE-NE encourages all eligible applicants, especially women, members of underrepresented minority groups, and persons with disabilities, to apply.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
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Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| FY_23_Distinguished_Early_Career_Program_FOA_Amend_1.pdf | Amendment 001 | Oct 20, 2022 08:24 PM UTC |
| FundOpp_DE-FOA-0002734.pdf | DE-FOA-0002734 | Sep 30, 2022 05:11 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: November 4, 2022
Award
$2,500,000
Program Funding
4
Expected awards
$625,000
Award Minimum
$625,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
DE-FOA-0002734
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Opportunity zone benefits
Energy
Category Explanation:
History
Version:
2
Posted date:
September 30, 2022
Archive date:
November 4, 2022
