Most recent content update: March 18, 2026
Program Snapshot
DOE is interested in receiving applications from interdisciplinary teams addressing the Genesis Mission National Science and Technology Challenges to accelerate scientific discovery and R&D workflows using novel AI models and frameworks. By achieving AI advantage, these teams will advance the DOE's mission and ensure America's security and prosperity by addressing energy, environmental, and nuclear challenges through science and technology.
DOE is soliciting new FY26 Phase I small team and Phase II large team applications in the following topic areas: advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, critical materials, nuclear fission, nuclear fusion, quantum information science, semiconductors and microelectronics, discovery science, and energy. Phase I and II awards are available, a Phase I award is not a prerequisite for applying for a Phase II in this or future rounds. Multi-institutional teams are required.
Phase I awards are small team awards from $500k-$750k over 9 months. Teams must have at least two of the following : 1) DOE/NNSA national laboratory, 2) industry, 3) institute of higher education.
Phase II awards are large team awards anticipated to be 3-5 times that of Phase I in dollar amount, over 3 years. Teams must have at least one DOE/NNSA national laboratory partner and one industry partner. Inclusion of institutes of higher education is strongly encouraged but not required.
- Genesis Mission webpage
- Notice of Funding Opportunity
- Partnership exchange for teaming (coming March 19)
- Informational webinar March 26
- Genesis Mission National Science & Technology Challenges
- Executive Order launching the Genesis Mission
- Stanford Limited Submissions Details
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This is a Limited Submission funding opportunity. An institution-wide internal selection process is required prior to proposal submission to DOE. Only one application per focus area may be submitted by any one organization as the lead institution.
The internal deadline is March 30. More information on the selection and submission process is available through the Stanford Funding Opportunities portal.
For questions about the limited submissions process, email limitedsubmissions@stanford.edu
Timeline
- March 26, 2026: Informational webinar from DOE (link to register)
- March 30, 2026: Internal application due to VPDoR Limited Submissions
- April 28, 2026: Phase I applications and Phase II LOIs from internally selected teams due to DOE
- May 19, 2026: Phase II applications from internally selected teams due to DOE
Stanford support for proposals
The Stanford Research Development Office (RDO) provides proposal development support, including feedback and editing, for funding opportunities like this one. Please visit our home page or contact Kim Baeten to learn more.