This funding opportunity supports direct basic research at universities in foundational disciplines such as radiochemistry, nuclear physics, nuclear engineering, radiation detector science, and modeling methods relevant to nuclear forensics. The research complements applied efforts at DOE National Laboratories and aims to develop a diverse cadre of scientists and engineers who will serve in nuclear missions including forensics, nonproliferation, and intelligence.
Eligible applicants are private and public institutions of higher education in the United States. No other eligibility restrictions specified.