Genesis Mission Graduate Fellowship Pilot
Open
Office of Science is offering grants of up to $20.0 million (at least $20.0 million) to colleges and universities. It expects to make about 5 awards worth $100 million in total. Applications close on January 12, 2027.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed October 7, 2026. Checked October 31, 2026.
- Award ceiling$20.0 million
- Award floor$20.0 million
- Expected awards5
- Total funding$100 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | October 8, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | January 12, 2027 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | April 12, 2027 |
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Who can apply
This opportunity is open to colleges and universities.
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
In accordance with 2 C.F.R. § 910.126, Competition, eligibility for award is restricted to U.S. Institutions of Higher Education and domestic doctoral-granting institutions as the lead applicant. This restriction on the lead applicant is necessary because only institutions of higher education and doctoral-granting institutions offer doctoral training programs. Applications may include subawards to institutions of higher education, industry, DOE National Laboratories, and SC user facilities.
Is this a realistic fit?
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
American scientists and engineers will power the super intelligence (SI) revolution in science and innovation through the Genesis Mission. DOE SC hereby invites applications from United States (U.S.) Institutions of Higher Education and domestic doctoral-granting institutions to develop and demonstrate the effectiveness of novel four-year doctoral training pilots with dual competency in SI and another scientific discipline. Two high-impact research experiences are required as part of the pilot, one at a DOE National Laboratory or SC user facility and one in industry. The purpose of this pilot is to lay the foundation for the first cohort of Genesis Mission Graduate Fellows, representing a new generation of Ph.D.-level scientists and engineers with exceptional training in SI and scientific disciplines along with practical research experiences. All graduate fellowships supported by this NOFO must support research activities related to SC-relevant Genesis Mission National Science and Technology Challenges as detailed in the Request for Applications (RFA), DE-FOA-0003612.
How to apply
- Read the full notice and attachments on Grants.gov and the agency's announcement. The notice is the official source for deadlines and requirements.
- Make sure your organization has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID; registration can take several weeks.
- Register on Grants.gov and submit through Workspace before the deadline and time given in the notice. Our application guide walks through each step.
Questions go to Michael S Zarkin, Grants Management Specialist, GM-Uni-Engagement@doe.gov, 301-903-4946.
Questions people ask
Who can apply for Genesis Mission Graduate Fellowship Pilot?
Office of Science accepts applications from colleges and universities. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Genesis Mission Graduate Fellowship Pilot?
Closes January 12, 2027 (73 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $20.0 million each. About $100 million in total across about 5 awards.
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