Slots: An institution may submit only one application in response to this announcement for each of the Scholarship, Fellowship, Distinguished Faculty Advancement, and Trade School and Community College Scholarship grant programs. If applying for more than one program, the institution must submit separate applications for each program. Applications for the different grant programs cannot be combined.
Deadlines
Internal Deadline: Monday, August 12th, 2024, 5pm PT Closed.
LOI: N/A
External Deadline: September 6, 2024
Award Information
Award Type: Grant
Estimated Number of Awards: The total amount of funding available for the following programs is $5 – $7 million: scholarships, fellowships, distinguished faculty advancement grants, and trade school and community college scholarships. The number of awards will depend on the number, duration, costs, and merit of the applications received.
Who May Serve as PI: Individuals with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to conduct the proposed project are invited to work with their institution to develop an application. The PI (who may not also be the subrecipient) will be solely responsible for planning, directing, and executing the proposed project. The PI’s role is not purely administrative, and the PI for the recipient institution must play an integral role in the performance of the proposed work. The PI for an NRC distinguished faculty advancement grant may not also be the supported faculty member under that grant.
Link to Award: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/355612
Process for Limited Submissions
PIs must submit their application as a Limited Submission through the Research Initiatives and Infrastructure (RII) Application Portal: https://rii.usc.edu/oor-portal/. Use the template provided here: RII Limited Submission Applicant Template
Materials to submit include:
- (1) Two-Page Proposal Summary (1” margins; single-spaced; standard font type, e.g. Arial, Helvetica, Times New Roman, or Georgia typeface; font size: 11 pt). Page limit includes references and illustrations. Pages that exceed the 2-page limit will be excluded from review. You must use the template linked above.
- (2) CV – (5 pages maximum)
Note: The portal requires information about the PIs in addition to department and contact information, including the 10-digit USC ID#. Please have this material prepared before beginning this application.
Purpose
Program Objectives
To enhance the development of a workforce that will support the design, construction, operation, and regulation of nuclear facilities, this program provides funding for students and early career (untenured) faculty to support areas in nuclear-related fields, including nuclear science, engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, environmental science, electrical engineering, fire protection, geotechnical sciences, nuclear technology, structural and material engineering, health physics, nuclear fusion (fusion energy research), nuclear safety, and other nuclear-related disciplines. Related disciplines supported by this funding are intended to benefit the nuclear safety and security broadly. Proposals will be considered under this announcement for projects that would foster the development of innovative community engagement strategies, including incorporation of principles of equity and environmental justice. The following types of grants will be awarded under this NOFO:
- Scholarships
o Scholarships for Institutions of Higher Education that Offer Bachelor’s Degrees;
o Scholarships for Institutions of Higher Education that are Trade Schools; or
Community Colleges that Offer Certificate Programs or Associate’s Degrees; - Fellowships; and
- Distinguished Faculty Advancement Program.
Visit our Institutionally Limited Submission webpage for more updates and other announcements.