The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) offers this Faculty Development Grant to foster a robust workforce for the nuclear sector. This grant targets probationary, tenure-track faculty within their first six years, specializing in Nuclear Engineering, Health Physics, Radiochemistry, and related disciplines like nuclear forensics or safeguards. The program aims to attract and retain highly qualified academics, enabling them to enhance their careers as professors and researchers. Supported activities include initiating or continuing research projects, course development, equipment acquisition, stipends, and professional development expenses. The NRC encourages institutional matching funds to maximize the impact, ultimately strengthening academic programs that contribute to the safe design, operation, and regulation of nuclear facilities and materials.
Opportunity ID: 55055
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HR-FN-0610-NED02 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Funding Opportunity Announcement, Faculty Development Grant, Fiscal Year 2011 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 50 |
| Assistance Listings: | 77.008 — U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Scholarship and Fellowship Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 08, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 09, 2010 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 20, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 27, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 19, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $15,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Hispanic-serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Nuclear Regulatory Commission |
| Description: | The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) was created as an independent agency by Congress in 1974 to enable the nation to safely use radioactive materials for beneficial civilian purposes while ensuring that people and the environment are protected. The NRC regulates commercial nuclear power plants and other uses of nuclear materials, such as in nuclear medicine, through licensing, inspection and enforcement of its requirements. Funding under this program includes support for nuclear science, engineering, and related disciplines to develop a workforce capable of supporting the design, construction, operation, and regulation of nuclear facilities and the safe handling of nuclear materials. This announcement is for faculty development grants.The Faculty Development Grants Program recognizes the need to attract and/or retain highly-qualified individuals in academic teaching careers. The grants specifically target probationary, tenure-track faculty during the first 6 years of their career in the following academic areas: Nuclear Engineering, Health Physics, Radiochemistry and related disciplines. For example, related areas may include: nuclear forensics, nuclear safeguards and security, etc. Grants may include support for developing applications for research and amounts for initiating or continuing research projects in their areas of expertise. Other areas might include course development, equipment, stipends, participation in professional society meetings, preparation of papers, travel, and associated expenses. Funds may be increased to the extent that a portion of the award is matched by the institution. The program intends to provide support to enable new faculty to enhance their careers as professors and researchers in the University department where employed. The research supported by this announcement is intended to benefit the nuclear sector broadly. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
M`Lita Carr
Contracts Specialist Phone 301-492-3464 Email:Mlita.Carr@nrc.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Revised Closed Date | Jun 09, 2010 | |
| Jun 09, 2010 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HR-FN-0610-NED02 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Funding Opportunity Announcement, Faculty Development Grant, Fiscal Year 2011 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 50 |
| Assistance Listings: | 77.008 — U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Scholarship and Fellowship Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 08, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 09, 2010 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 20, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 27, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 19, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $15,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Hispanic-serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Nuclear Regulatory Commission |
| Description: | The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) was created as an independent agency by Congress in 1974 to enable the nation to safely use radioactive materials for beneficial civilian purposes while ensuring that people and the environment are protected. The NRC regulates commercial nuclear power plants and other uses of nuclear materials, such as in nuclear medicine, through licensing, inspection and enforcement of its requirements. Funding under this program includes support for nuclear science, engineering, and related disciplines to develop a workforce capable of supporting the design, construction, operation, and regulation of nuclear facilities and the safe handling of nuclear materials. This announcement is for faculty development grants.The Faculty Development Grants Program recognizes the need to attract and/or retain highly-qualified individuals in academic teaching careers. The grants specifically target probationary, tenure-track faculty during the first 6 years of their career in the following academic areas: Nuclear Engineering, Health Physics, Radiochemistry and related disciplines. For example, related areas may include: nuclear forensics, nuclear safeguards and security, etc. Grants may include support for developing applications for research and amounts for initiating or continuing research projects in their areas of expertise. Other areas might include course development, equipment, stipends, participation in professional society meetings, preparation of papers, travel, and associated expenses. Funds may be increased to the extent that a portion of the award is matched by the institution. The program intends to provide support to enable new faculty to enhance their careers as professors and researchers in the University department where employed. The research supported by this announcement is intended to benefit the nuclear sector broadly. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
M`Lita Carr
Contracts Specialist Phone 301-492-3464 Email:Mlita.Carr@nrc.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HR-FN-0610-NED02 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Funding Opportunity Announcement, Faculty Development Grant, Fiscal Year 2011 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 50 |
| Assistance Listings: | 77.008 — U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Scholarship and Fellowship Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 09, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 20, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 19, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $15,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Hispanic-serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Nuclear Regulatory Commission |
| Description: | The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) was created as an independent agency by Congress in 1974 to enable the nation to safely use radioactive materials for beneficial civilian purposes while ensuring that people and the environment are protected. The NRC regulates commercial nuclear power plants and other uses of nuclear materials, such as in nuclear medicine, through licensing, inspection and enforcement of its requirements.
Funding under this program includes support for nuclear science, engineering, and related disciplines to develop a workforce capable of supporting the design, construction, operation, and regulation of nuclear facilities and the safe handling of nuclear materials. This announcement is for faculty development grants. The Faculty Development Grants Program recognizes the need to attract and/or retain highly-qualified individuals in academic teaching careers. The grants specifically target probationary, tenure-track faculty during the first 6 years of their career in the following academic areas: Nuclear Engineering, Health Physics, Radiochemistry and related disciplines. For example, related areas may include: nuclear forensics, nuclear safeguards and security, etc. Grants may include support for developing applications for research and amounts for initiating or continuing research projects in their areas of expertise. Other areas might include course development, equipment, stipends, participation in professional society meetings, preparation of papers, travel, and associated expenses. Funds may be increased to the extent that a portion of the award is matched by the institution. The program intends to provide support to enable new faculty to enhance their careers as professors and researchers in the University department where employed. The research supported by this announcement is intended to benefit the nuclear sector broadly. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
M`Lita Carr
Contracts Specialist Phone 301-492-3464 Email:Mlita.Carr@nrc.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 55055 Full Announcement-1 -> fy11 nrc faculty development announcement (6-8-2010).pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | M`Lita Carr Contracts Specialist Phone 301-492-3464 Email: Mlita.Carr@nrc.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00019090 | Jun 08, 2010 | Aug 27, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
55055 SF424-2.0.pdf
55055 SF424A-1.0.pdf
55055 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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