Annual Recurring University Training and Research

The Annual Recurring University Training and Research funding opportunity aims to educate and train the next generation of engineers and scientists, support novel research at U.S. colleges and universities, and increase research opportunities for underrepresented communities. The program seeks applications in the topic area of Innovative Research and Training for Subsurface Energy Production. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, with a focus on maintaining and enhancing their educational and research capabilities. The program has a restricted eligibility criteria, with a determination for restricted eligibility made per 2 CFR § 910.126. • The program has an estimated total available funding of up to $10,750,000. • The anticipated period of performance is 36 months. • The program supports a broad portfolio of projects, with a focus on developing education and training initiatives to support DOE-wide priorities for R&D. • Applications must adhere to specific criteria, including having a principal investigator who is a professor at the submitting institution, and including at least one student registered at the university to receive compensation for work performed. • The program has a cost-sharing requirement, with voluntary industrial collaboration cost share allowed. • Applications will be evaluated based on scientific and technological merit, technical approach and understanding, strengthening the energy workforce, and technical and management capabilities.