NNSA Grant for Nuclear Forensics Research at Universities
Summary
The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has announced a grant opportunity for universities to conduct basic research in nuclear forensics. This initiative aims to complement applied research at DOE National Laboratories and develop a future cadre of technical professionals in nuclear-related fields.
What changed
The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) is offering a grant opportunity (Assistance Listing 81.113) for educational institutions to conduct basic research in nuclear forensics. The research areas include radiochemistry, geochemistry, shock physics, nuclear physics, radiation detector science, nuclear material science, modeling and simulation, and seismology. The program also aims to develop a skilled technical workforce for future nuclear missions.
Eligible applicants are private and public institutions of higher education. The grant supports foundational research that complements applied research at DOE National Laboratories. While no specific compliance deadline is mentioned, interested institutions should refer to the provided contact information for further details on the application process and submission requirements.
What to do next
- Review grant opportunity details for eligibility and research focus.
- Contact Virginia T. Hernandez for further information regarding the application process.
Source document (simplified)
CONSORTIUM FOR NUCLEAR FORENSICS
Agency: NNSA
Assistance Listings: 81.113 -- Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation Research
Last Updated: March 4, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
Direct-fund basic research at universities that complement applied research in nuclear forensics at the DOE National Laboratories to include foundational disciplines of radiochemistry; geochemistry; shock physics; nuclear physics, science and engineering; radiation detector science; nuclear material science engineering; nuclear chemical engineering; modeling, simulation and optimization methods for nuclear applications; and seismology and infrasound methods supporting yield determination. A secondary benefit to this research is the development of a diverse and highly talented cadre of technical professionals, including scientists, engineers, technicians, and operational personnel, who will become the next generation of technical leaders in nuclear missions, such as nuclear forensics, nonproliferation, incident response, intelligence, and energy. These professionals are expected to primarily benefit the DOE National Laboratories as future research staff but will also benefit academia, private industry, and U.S. government agencies, including Energy, State, Defense, Homeland Security, Justice, and the Intelligence Community.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
Virginia T. Hernandez 702-343-7704
virginia.hernandez@nnsa.doe.gov
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virginia.hernandez@nnsa.doe.gov
Documents
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| RRSubawardBudgetAttachmentForm-ForApplicantSubapplicantUseifnecessary.pdf | R&R Subaward Budget Attachment Form - For Applicant & Subapplicant Use, if necessary | Mar 4, 2026 07:35 PM UTC |
| SF-LLLDisclosureofLobbying-MandatoryforApplicantand_Subapplicant.pdf | SF-LLL Disclosure of Lobbying - Mandatory for Applicant and Subapplicant | Mar 4, 2026 07:35 PM UTC |
| RRSF-424BAssurancesforNonConstruction-MandatoryforApplicant_Subapplicant.pdf | RR SF-424B Assurances for NonConstruction - Mandatory for Applicant Subapplicant | Mar 4, 2026 07:35 PM UTC |
| RRSF424-MandatoryforApplicantand_Subapplicant.pdf | RR SF424 - Mandatory for Applicant and Subapplicant | Mar 4, 2026 07:35 PM UTC |
| RROtherProjectInfo-Mandatoryfor_Applicant.pdf | RR Other Project Info - Mandatory for Applicant | Mar 4, 2026 07:35 PM UTC |
| FundOpp_DE-FOA-0003567.pdf | DE-FOA-0003567 | Mar 4, 2026 07:35 PM UTC |
| GGLobbyingForm-MandatoryforApplicant__Supapplicant.pdf | GG Lobbying Form - Mandatory for Applicant & Supapplicant | Mar 4, 2026 07:35 PM UTC |
| KeyContacts-MandatoryforApplicantAORandSubapplicant.pdf | Key Contacts - Mandatory for Applicant AOR and Subapplicant | Mar 4, 2026 07:35 PM UTC |
| Project-PerformanceSiteLocation-MandatoryforApplicant__SubApplicant.pdf | Project - Performance Site Location - Mandatory for Applicant & SubApplicant | Mar 4, 2026 07:35 PM UTC |
| RRBudgetFedNonFed-MandatoryforApplicant_Subapplicantifcostshare.pdf | R&R Budget (FedNon+Fed) - Mandatory for Applicant & Subapplicant, if cost share | Mar 4, 2026 07:35 PM UTC |
| RRBudgetNon-CostShare-MandatoryforApplicantandSubapplicantifnocost_share.pdf | R&R Budget (Non-Cost Share) - Mandatory for Applicant and Subapplicant, if no cost share | Mar 4, 2026 07:35 PM UTC |
| RRBudgetJustificationRequired-MandatoryforApplicant_Subapplicant.xlsx | R&R Budget Justification Required - Mandatory for Applicant & Subapplicant | Mar 4, 2026 07:35 PM UTC |
| RRSeniorKeyPersonProfile-MandatoryforApplicantandSubapplicant.pdf | R&R Senior Key Person Profile - Mandatory for Applicant and Subapplicant | Mar 4, 2026 07:35 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Closing: June 10, 2026
Applications should be submitted by NOFO closing date of June 10, 2026 and not later than 2359ET in Grants.Gov.
Application process
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Award
$25,000,000
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$25,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
DE-FOA-0003567
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
-- Category of Funding Activity:
Energy
Science technology and other research and development
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
2
Posted date:
March 4, 2026
Archive date:
September 10, 2026
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