# Fiscal Year 2023 Distinguished Early Career Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/de-foa-0002734-fiscal-year-2023-distinguished-early-career-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/343862

> Department of Energy offered grants of up to $625,000 (at least $625,000) to colleges and universities. It expected to make about 4 awards worth $2.5 million in total. Applications closed on November 3, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DE-FOA-0002734 |
| Agency | Department of Energy |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | November 3, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | $625,000 |
| Award floor | $625,000 |
| Expected awards | 4 |
| Total funding | $2.5 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 81.121 |

## Who can apply

- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education

## What the grant funds

The Distinguished Early Career Program (DECP) is the Department of Energy Office of Nuclear Energy’s (DOE-NE) most prestigious award for faculty members beginning their independent careers. The intent of the program is to provide stable support at a sufficient level and duration to enable awardees to develop careers, not only as outstanding researchers, but also as educators demonstrating commitment to teaching, learning, and dissemination of knowledge. DOE-NE encourages all eligible applicants, especially women, members of underrepresented minority groups, and persons with disabilities, to apply.

## Questions people ask

### Is DE-FOA-0002734 still open?

No. It closed on November 3, 2022. A newer notice is open: DE-FOA-0003577, closes December 7, 2026 (30 days left).

### Who can apply for Fiscal Year 2023 Distinguished Early Career Program?

Department of Energy accepted applications from colleges and universities.

### What is the deadline for Fiscal Year 2023 Distinguished Early Career Program?

Closed November 3, 2022. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $625,000 each. About $2.5 million in total across about 4 awards.

### Who has won Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Us SFR Owner LLC, X Energy, LLC, CFPP LLC. The program made 464 awards worth $3.2 billion in that time.