OpportunityTitle: RENEW - Isotope Training, Research, and Development at Minority Serving Institutions
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Domestic applicants except nonprofit organizations described in section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995, that are classified as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI) will be eligible for this FOA. This FOA uses the Department of Education 2021 eligibility determination of an institution&#8217;s MSI status (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/idues/2021eligibilitymatrix.xlsx). Any institution that either receives funding through a Department of Education MSI funding program (coded 6 on the matrix) or that is eligible to receive such funding (coded 5 on the matrix) will be considered an MSI for this FOA.
Description: Reaching a New Energy Sciences Workforce (RENEW) aims to build foundations for Office of Science (SC) research and training at institutions historically underrepresented in the SC research portfolio. RENEW leverages SC&#8217;s unique national laboratories, user facilities, and other research infrastructures to provide undergraduate and graduate training opportunities for students and academic institutions not currently well represented in the U.S. science and technology (S&amp;T) ecosystem. The hands-on experiences gained through the RENEW initiative will open new career avenues for the participants, forming a nucleus for a future pool of talented young scientists, engineers, and technicians with the critical skills and expertise needed for the full breadth of SC research activities. PI&#8217;s, key personnel, and students and postdocs of RENEW awards will be invited to participate in cross Isotope R&amp;D and Production (DOE Isotope Program or DOE IP) researcher meetings and/or SC-wide professional development and collaborator events.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: ethan.balkin@science.doe.gov
GrantorContactText: Dr. Ethan Balkin &lt;br/&gt;Program Manager &lt;br/&gt;Phone 301-903-1861