Early Career Research Program (ECRP)

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.

Program Details

Office of Science is a federal agency that offers the Early Career Research Program (ECRP) grant program to support environment energy and rd grants. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by Office of Science through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for environment energy and rd grants should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include educational institutions and eligible organizations. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Office of Science or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

Funding available: $875K – $2.8M. Applications are due by June 2, 2026. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds.

Program Focus

This grant supports environment energy and rd grants. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 541715, 541713. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes.

How to Apply

Eligible organizations can apply through Grants.gov. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for.

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Eligibility

• Funded by DOE-SC

Award details

Award range: $875K – $2.8M. Applications close on June 2, 2026.

Categories

Environment Energy · Rd Grants