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DOE Office of Science Early Career Research Program 2026

U.S. Department of Energy · Global
Deadline
Ongoing — no deadline
Pre-applications due March 24, 2026 (passed); full applications due June 2, 2026 (passed)
Region
Global

About this opportunity

The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science is accepting applications for the 2026 Early Career Research Program. Pre-applications were due March 24, 2026, and full applications are due June 2, 2026. This program provides five-year awards to exceptional early career researchers at U.S. academic institutions, DOE National Laboratories, and Office of Science User Facilities. Total planned funding is up to $145 million.

Who's eligible

Early career researchers at U.S. academic institutions, DOE National Laboratories, or Office of Science User Facilities
Funding status not stated on the listing

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