University Nuclear Science and Reactor Support

 

To provide financial support for research design, analysis, and assessments in science and technology in fields related to nuclear energy.

Deleted 11/01/2009 (Archived.) 81.114 OFFICE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements). Grants have been awarded to individuals pursuing a graduate or undergraduate degree in nuclear engineering and nuclear science related areas; departments for instrumentation upgrades and research; and university research reactors for maintenance, operation and student outreach. Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, Section 32, Public Law 83-703, 68 Stat. 919, 42 U.S.C. 2051; Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, Title I, Section 107, Public Law 93-438; 88 Stat. 1240, 42 U.S.C. 5817; Department of Energy Organization Act of 1977, as amended, Public Law 95-91, 42 U.S.C. 7101. Any individual, partnership, corporation, association, joint venture, institution of higher education, or nonprofit organization may apply. Any individual, partnership, corporation, association, joint venture, institution of higher education, or nonprofit organization will benefit. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-21 for institutions of higher education. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments. Informal communication addressed to the appropriate Headquarters Office listed below is desirable before preparing a detailed formal proposal. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. The standard application forms as furnished by the Federal agency and required by OMB Circular No. A-102 must be used for this program. A detailed formal proposal by the organization interested in doing the work must be submitted. This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-110. Applications are processed by the assigned staff and approved by the Program Director. None. The range is 12 months. None. Proposals for renewal are subject to review and acceptance by the Headquarters Office. Technical merit of the proposal, appropriateness of the proposal method or approach, relevance to nuclear energy research and development, potential contribution to knowledge, and the background and experience of applicants are considered. In support of nuclear energy related research and development financial support, in whole or in part, may be provided for: salaries, materials, supplies, equipment, travel, publication costs, supporting costs required for technical activities, market analyses, financing plans, and other activities necessary to achieve the objective. The schedule of reports is arranged at the time of negotiation. Costs incurred are subject to audit throughout the period and/or before final payment. The extend and frequency of audit depend on the size of the grant and the particular grant provisions. Awardee is expected to maintain auditable records to substantiate total costs incurred under the agreement. There are no formal requirements; cost-sharing is encouraged. The period of performance is determined through negotiation. Idaho Operations Office. Contact: Elizabeth Elizondo, Program Manager. Telephone: (208) 526-4169. Office of Nuclear Energy, Science and Technology (NE-30), 19901 Germantown Road, Germantown, MD 20874. Contact: Nancy Hebron-Isreal Telephone: (301) 903-1536. http://nuclear.gov 89-0224-0-1-271. (Grants) FY 02 $17,500,000; FY 03 est $18,500,000; and FY 04 est $18,500,000. A maximum of $20,000,000. Department of Energy Regulation 10 CFR 600 apply. Grants have been awarded for university research reactors, fuel conversion, reactor sharing, matching programs, fellowships and scholarships to nuclear engineering students, nuclear engineering education research, radiochemistry, and recruitment activities.