Supports multi-investigator, multidisciplinary centers performing energy-relevant basic research in materials sciences, chemical sciences, geosciences, and biosciences. Centers integrate experiments, theory, computation, and AI/ML, develop innovative tools, and foster an interdisciplinary workforce to accelerate transformative scientific advances.
Eligibility is unrestricted and open to any type of entity, including universities, DOE national laboratories, and other institutions. Additional eligibility clarifications may apply as specified in the full announcement.