CONSORTIUM FOR NUCLEAR FORENSICS
NNSA · cooperative_agreement · Status: open · #DE-FOA-0003567
Summary
Direct-fund basic research at universities that complement applied research in nuclear forensics at the DOE National Laboratories to include foundational disciplines of radiochemistry; geochemistry; shock physics; nuclear physics, science and engineering; radiation detector science; nuclear material science engineering; nuclear chemical engineering; modeling, simulation and optimization methods for nuclear applications; and seismology and infrasound methods supporting yield determination. A secondary benefit to this research is the development of a diverse and highly talented cadre of technical professionals, including scientists, engineers, technicians, and operational personnel, who will become the next generation of technical leaders in nuclear missions, such as nuclear forensics, nonproliferation, incident response, intelligence, and energy. These professionals are expected to primarily benefit the DOE National Laboratories as future research staff but will also benefit academia, private industry, and U.S.
government agencies, including Energy, State, Defense, Homeland Security, Justice, and the Intelligence Community.
Funding: $0 – $25,000,000
Open: 2026-03-04 · Close: 2026-06-10
CFDA: Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation Research
Instrument: Cooperative Agreement
Contact: NNSA · virginia.hernandez@nnsa.doe.gov
Requirements
Award ceiling: $25,000,000. Estimated total funding: $25,000,000
Eligible applicant types: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education
Funding categories: Energy; Science and Technology and other Research and Development
CFDA / Assistance listings: Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation Research
Opportunity number: DE-FOA-0003567
Contact: NNSA. Email: virginia.hernandez@nnsa.doe.gov. Phone: 5058454381. Virginia T. Hernandez 702-343-7704 virginia.hernandez@nnsa.doe.gov
Full announcement: https://www.fedconnect.net
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Funding instrument: Cooperative Agreement
Application packages: PKG00292057 2026-03-04 – 2026-06-10
Direct-fund basic research at universities that complement applied research in nuclear forensics at the DOE National Laboratories to include foundational disciplines of radiochemistry; geochemistry; shock physics; nuclear physics, science and engineering; radiation detector science; nuclear material science engineering; nuclear chemical engineering; modeling, simulation and optimization methods for nuclear applications; and seismology and infrasound methods supporting yield determination. A secondary benefit to this research is the development of a diverse and highly talented cadre of technical professionals, including scientists, engineers, technicians, and operational personnel, who will become the next generation of technical leaders in nuclear missions, such as nuclear forensics, nonproliferation, incident response, intelligence, and energy. These professionals are expected to primarily benefit the DOE National Laboratories as future research staff but will also benefit academia, private industry, and U.S. government agencies, including Energy, State, Defense, Homeland Security, Justice, and the Intelligence Community.
Posted: Mar 04, 2026 12:00:00 AM EST
Application deadline: Jun 10, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Archive date: Sep 10, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Applications should be submitted by NOFO closing date of June 10, 2026 and not later than 2559ET in Grants.Gov.