Early Career Research Program (ECRP)
Agency: Office of Science
Assistance Listings: 81.049 -- Office of Science Financial Assistance Program
Description
DOE SC hereby invites applications for support under the ECRP in the following program areas: Advanced Scientific Computing Research (ASCR); Basic Energy Sciences (BES); Biological and Environmental Research (BER); Fusion Energy Sciences (FES); High Energy Physics (HEP); Nuclear Physics (NP); Isotope Research and Development and Production (DOE IP). The purpose of this program is to support the development of individual research programs of outstanding scientists early in their careers and to stimulate research careers in the areas supported by SC.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
Early Career Research Program
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| DE-FOA-0003602.pdf | DE-FOA-0003602 | Mar 3, 2026 01:11 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Closing: June 2, 2026
Award
$145,000,000
Program Funding
100
Expected awards
$875,000
Award Minimum
$2,750,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
DE-FOA-0003602
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Other
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Science technology and other research and development
Category Explanation:
History
Version:
1
Posted date:
March 3, 2026
Archive date:
September 2, 2026
