Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0002226
The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science, through its Fusion Energy Sciences (FES) program, is seeking new and renewal grant applications focused on fundamental theoretical and computational research that benefits the public and advances the science of magnetic confinement fusion. This funding opportunity centers on core plasma physics questions that matter for magnetic confinement configurations (such as tokamaks and stellarators), with an emphasis on building predictive understanding through theory and high-end computation rather than experimental construction or operations. The overall intent is to support research that strengthens the scientific foundation needed to improve plasma performance, reliability, and control on the path toward practical fusion energy.
The FOA targets five specific topical areas. First, Macroscopic Stability covers large-scale plasma instabilities and equilibrium behavior, including the physics that determines when a confined plasma remains stable versus when it develops disruptive modes. Second, Confinement and Transport addresses how particles, heat, and momentum move through magnetically confined plasmas, including turbulent and neoclassical transport processes that strongly influence achievable temperature and density profiles. Third, Boundary Physics focuses on the plasma edge region where confined plasma interacts with material surfaces, including scrape-off layer behavior, edge instabilities, and the coupled plasma-material interface issues that can limit performance. Fourth, Plasma Heating and Non-inductive Current Drive includes theory and modeling of methods used to heat the plasma and drive current without relying solely on inductive transformer action, which is central to steady-state operation concepts. Fifth, Energetic Particles concerns the behavior and confinement of fast ions (for example, those produced by auxiliary heating or fusion reactions), including how they interact with waves and instabilities and how they can affect overall plasma stability and performance.
In practical terms, this is a discretionary DOE grant opportunity in the Science and Technology / Research and Development category (CFDA 81.049). The opportunity number is DE-FOA-0002226, created March 4, 2020, with an original closing date of May 1, 2020. The agency expects to make about three awards, and the listed award ceiling is $7,500,000. Because the program anticipates heavy demand relative to available funds, it imposes an application limitation tied to the lead scientist: each institution may submit only one application under the scientific leadership of a particular Principal Investigator, although the institution itself is allowed to submit multiple applications as long as they are led by different PIs. Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any additional clarifications contained in the full announcement.
Overall, the FOA is designed for researchers proposing rigorous, high-impact theory and computation that can improve understanding and predictive capability in the five priority areas, with the broader goal of accelerating progress in magnetic fusion energy science.Apply for DE FOA 0002226
- The Department of Energy - Office of Science, Office of Science in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Theoretical Research in Magnetic Fusion Energy Science" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.049.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 04, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 01, 2020. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $7,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What agency and program are offering this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science through its Fusion Energy Sciences (FES) program.
2) What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to support fundamental theoretical and computational research that benefits the public and advances the science of magnetic confinement fusion. The emphasis is on building predictive understanding of core plasma physics relevant to magnetic confinement configurations, with the broader aim of improving plasma performance, reliability, and control on the path toward practical fusion energy.
3) What kind of research is this FOA looking for?
The FOA focuses on rigorous, high-impact theory and high-end computation aimed at answering core plasma physics questions for magnetic confinement fusion. It is centered on predictive understanding rather than experimental construction or facility operations.
4) Is this funding intended for building or operating experimental fusion devices?
No. Based on the information provided, the FOA emphasizes theory and computation rather than experimental construction or operations.
5) Which magnetic confinement configurations are explicitly mentioned as relevant?
The FOA explicitly references magnetic confinement configurations such as tokamaks and stellarators.
6) What are the five topical areas targeted by the FOA?
The FOA targets five topical areas: (1) Macroscopic Stability, (2) Confinement and Transport, (3) Boundary Physics, (4) Plasma Heating and Non-inductive Current Drive, and (5) Energetic Particles.
7) What does the FOA mean by "Macroscopic Stability"?
Macroscopic Stability covers large-scale plasma instabilities and equilibrium behavior, including physics that determines when a confined plasma remains stable versus when it develops disruptive modes.
8) What does "Confinement and Transport" include?
Confinement and Transport addresses how particles, heat, and momentum move through magnetically confined plasmas. This includes turbulent and neoclassical transport processes that strongly influence achievable temperature and density profiles.
9) What is included under "Boundary Physics"?
Boundary Physics focuses on the plasma edge region where confined plasma interacts with material surfaces. It includes scrape-off layer behavior, edge instabilities, and coupled plasma-material interface issues that can limit performance.
10) What does "Plasma Heating and Non-inductive Current Drive" cover?
This area includes theory and modeling of methods used to heat the plasma and drive current without relying solely on inductive transformer action, which is important for steady-state operation concepts.
11) What is meant by the "Energetic Particles" topical area?
Energetic Particles concerns the behavior and confinement of fast ions (for example, those produced by auxiliary heating or fusion reactions). It includes how fast ions interact with waves and instabilities and how they can affect overall plasma stability and performance.
12) What is the opportunity number for this FOA?
The opportunity number is DE-FOA-0002226.
13) What is the CFDA number and category listed for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 81.049 and categorized as Science and Technology / Research and Development.
14) When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on March 4, 2020.
15) What was the original closing date listed for applications?
The original closing date listed is May 1, 2020.
16) How many awards does DOE expect to make?
DOE expects to make about three awards.
17) What is the award ceiling listed for this opportunity?
The listed award ceiling is $7,500,000.
18) What does the application limitation mean for institutions and Principal Investigators (PIs)?
Each institution may submit only one application under the scientific leadership of a particular Principal Investigator. However, an institution may submit multiple applications as long as they are led by different PIs.
19) Why is there an application limitation?
The limitation is described as a response to anticipated heavy demand relative to available funds.
20) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any additional clarifications contained in the full announcement.
21) Are both new and renewal applications allowed?
Yes. The FOA is seeking both new and renewal grant applications.
22) What is the overall goal of the research supported by this FOA?
The overall goal is to strengthen the scientific foundation needed to improve plasma performance, reliability, and control, thereby accelerating progress in magnetic fusion energy science.
23) What is the expected emphasis: predictive understanding or demonstration?
The FOA emphasizes developing predictive understanding through theory and high-end computation.
24) Where should applicants look for any additional eligibility or submission clarifications?
Applicants should refer to the full announcement for any additional clarifications, since eligibility and other requirements may be further defined there.
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