The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission offers scholarships, fellowships, faculty development grants, and trade school scholarships to support nuclear science, engineering, and technology fields. The grants aim to develop a skilled workforce for the nuclear sector by attracting and retaining qualified individuals in academic teaching careers. Specifically targeting probationary and tenure-track faculty, as well as new hires in areas like Nuclear Engineering and Health Physics, the grants support research projects and career enhancement. The funding opportunity focuses on fostering expertise in disciplines crucial for the safe operation and regulation of nuclear facilities and materials.
Opportunity ID: 280254
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NRC-HQ-84-16-FOA-0001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), Scholarship and Fellowship Education Grant, Faculty Development Grant, and Trade School and Community College Scholarship Grant, Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 |
| 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: | Dec 01, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 02, 2015 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 01, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 01, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 02, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $15,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $450,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | • Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education • Private Institutions of Higher Education • Hispanic-Serving Institutions• Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)• Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) • Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions• Predominately Black Institutions• Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Nuclear Regulatory Commission |
| Description: | •Scholarship• The primary objective is to support scholarships for nuclear science, engineering, technology 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. The nuclear-related discipline supported by this funding is intended to benefit the nuclear sector broadly.•Fellowship•The primary objective is to support fellowships for nuclear science, engineering, technology 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. The nuclear related discipline supported by this funding is intended to benefit the nuclear sector broadly. •Faculty Development•The primary objective is to support faculty development for nuclear science, engineering, technology 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. The objectives are to attract and retain highly-qualified individuals in academic teaching careers. The grants specifically target probationary, tenure-track faculty during the first 6 years of their career and new faculty hires in the following academic areas: Nuclear Engineering, Health Physics, Radiochemistry, Probabilistic Risk Assessment (Levels 2 & 3), Seismology, and related disciplines. Grants may include support for developing applications for new research or continuing research projects in their areas of expertise. The program provides support to enable newer 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. •Trade School and Community College Scholarships• The primary objective is to support scholarships for nuclear science, engineering, technology, 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. The nuclear-related discipline supported by this funding 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
Grant and Contract Specialist Phone 301-415-6869 Email:MLita.Carr@nrc.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 02, 2015 | ||
| Dec 02, 2015 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NRC-HQ-84-16-FOA-0001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), Scholarship and Fellowship Education Grant, Faculty Development Grant, and Trade School and Community College Scholarship Grant, Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 |
| 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: | Dec 01, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 02, 2015 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 01, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 01, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 02, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $15,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $450,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | • Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education • Private Institutions of Higher Education • Hispanic-Serving Institutions• Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)• Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) • Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions• Predominately Black Institutions• Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Nuclear Regulatory Commission |
| Description: | •Scholarship• The primary objective is to support scholarships for nuclear science, engineering, technology 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. The nuclear-related discipline supported by this funding is intended to benefit the nuclear sector broadly.•Fellowship•The primary objective is to support fellowships for nuclear science, engineering, technology 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. The nuclear related discipline supported by this funding is intended to benefit the nuclear sector broadly. •Faculty Development•The primary objective is to support faculty development for nuclear science, engineering, technology 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. The objectives are to attract and retain highly-qualified individuals in academic teaching careers. The grants specifically target probationary, tenure-track faculty during the first 6 years of their career and new faculty hires in the following academic areas: Nuclear Engineering, Health Physics, Radiochemistry, Probabilistic Risk Assessment (Levels 2 & 3), Seismology, and related disciplines. Grants may include support for developing applications for new research or continuing research projects in their areas of expertise. The program provides support to enable newer 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. •Trade School and Community College Scholarships• The primary objective is to support scholarships for nuclear science, engineering, technology, 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. The nuclear-related discipline supported by this funding 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
Grant and Contract Specialist Phone 301-415-6869 Email:MLita.Carr@nrc.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NRC-HQ-84-16-FOA-0001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), Scholarship and Fellowship Education Grant, Faculty Development Grant, and Trade School and Community College Scholarship Grant, Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 |
| 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 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 02, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 01, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 02, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $20,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $450,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | • Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education • Private Institutions of Higher Education • Hispanic-Serving Institutions • Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) • Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) • Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions • Predominately Black Institutions • Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Nuclear Regulatory Commission |
| Description: | •Scholarship• The primary objective is to support scholarships for nuclear science, engineering, technology 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. The nuclear-related discipline supported by this funding is intended to benefit the nuclear sector broadly. •Fellowship• •Faculty Development• The objectives are to attract and retain highly-qualified individuals in academic teaching careers. The grants specifically target probationary, tenure-track faculty during the first 6 years of their career and new faculty hires in the following academic areas: Nuclear Engineering, Health Physics, Radiochemistry, Probabilistic Risk Assessment (Levels 2 & 3), Seismology, and related disciplines. Grants may include support for developing applications for new research or continuing research projects in their areas of expertise. The program provides support to enable newer 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. •Trade School and Community College Scholarships• |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
M`Lita Carr
Grant and Contract Specialist Phone 301-415-6869 Email:MLita.Carr@nrc.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 280254 Full Announcement-1 -> FedConnect_Ready_Set_Go.pdf
Folder 280254 Full Announcement-1 -> FY16 NRC Combined FOA Announcement (FINAL).pdf
Folder 280254 Full Announcement-1 -> FY16 FedConnect Letter.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | M`Lita Carr Grant and Contract Specialist Phone 301-415-6869 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77.008 | PKG00219849 | Dec 01, 2015 | Feb 01, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
280254 SF424-2.0.pdf
280254 SF424A-1.0.pdf
280254 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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