Grant opportunity
Annual Recurring University Training and Research
The purpose of this funding opportunity is to solicit and award research and development grants to educate and train the next generation of engineers and scientists; to support novel, early-stage research at U.S. colleges and universities; to increase research and development opportunities for underrepresented and structurally marginalized communities; and to ensure that students are equipped with cutting-edge, translatable skillsets that allow them to contribute to the U.S. workforce and greater economy over the course of a longstanding and enduring career.
- Funder
- National Energy Technology Laboratory
- Applications close 2026-10-16
- Applications close 2026-10-16: Oct 16, 2026
- Award
- USD 750,000
- Applicant
- Private institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Discipline
- Energy, Engineering and Applied Sciences
- Region
- United States
- Posted
- Aug 17, 2026
Call summary
Overview
Annual Recurring University Training and Research is official opportunity DE-FOA-0003215, published by National Energy Technology Laboratory on 14 August 2026.
Who can apply
Eligible applicant types listed by the agency: Private institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education. Applicants must also satisfy every programme-specific condition in the full notice.
What it supports
- The purpose of this funding opportunity is to solicit and award research and development grants to educate and train the next generation of engineers and scientists; to support novel, early-stage research at U.S. colleges and universities; to increase research and development opportunities for underrepresented and structurally marginalized communities; and to ensure that students are equipped with cutting-edge, translatable skillsets that allow them to contribute to the U.S. workforce and greater economy over the course of a longstanding and enduring career.
- Opportunity number: DE-FOA-0003215
Funding and duration
- Award ceiling: USD 750,000
- Expected number of awards: 15
Applications close 2026-10-16
Applications close 2026-10-16: Oct 16, 2026
How to apply
Open the official Grants.gov record, review the full notice and attachments, and use the application package or agency submission route stated there.
Call details
Source-based overview
The purpose of this funding opportunity is to solicit and award research and development grants to educate and train the next generation of engineers and scientists; to support novel, early-stage research at U.S. colleges and universities; to increase research and development opportunities for underrepresented and structurally marginalized communities; and to ensure that students are equipped with cutting-edge, translatable skillsets that allow them to contribute to the U.S. workforce and greater economy over the course of a longstanding and enduring career. The official record contains the controlling eligibility, budget, attachment and submission requirements for opportunity DE-FOA-0003215.
Eligibility
Eligible applicant types listed by the agency: Private institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education. Applicants must also satisfy every programme-specific condition in the full notice.
Funding and benefits
Award ceiling: USD 750,000
Expected number of awards: 15
Themes and supported activities
The purpose of this funding opportunity is to solicit and award research and development grants to educate and train the next generation of engineers and scientists; to support novel, early-stage research at U.S. colleges and universities; to increase research and development opportunities for underrepresented and structurally marginalized communities; and to ensure that students are equipped with cutting-edge, translatable skillsets that allow them to contribute to the U.S. workforce and greater economy over the course of a longstanding and enduring career.
Opportunity number: DE-FOA-0003215
Deadline and timeline
Applications close 2026-10-16: Applications close 2026-10-16: Oct 16, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Open the official Grants.gov record, review the full notice and attachments, and use the application package or agency submission route stated there.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.