Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Applied to Nuclear Science and Technology
Grant Title: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Applied to Nuclear Science and Technology - This grant aims to fund research that uses AI and machine learning to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of nuclear science experiments, particularly in optimizing accelerators, detectors, and data analysis.
The Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a funding opportunity (NOFO DE-FOA-0003458) to support research and development in applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to nuclear science and technology. The focus is on autonomous optimization and control of accelerators and detectors used in nuclear physics, as well as enhancing nuclear physics computations. The program aims to use AI/ML tools to increase efficiency, accelerate discoveries, and solve complex challenges related to accelerators, instrumentation, and data analysis in nuclear physics. Projects should address the following research areas: - Efficient extraction of critical data from complex datasets generated by nuclear physics experiments. - Development of digital twins for future colliders to optimize design and operation. - AI-driven autonomous control of large nuclear facilities and instrumentation. - Enhanced operations of accelerators and instruments to increase uptime and discovery potential. - AI techniques to expedite data reduction for large experimental datasets. - Software development to enable data-driven discoveries in nuclear physics. Applicants can submit proposals either as new projects or as renewals. Collaboration across multiple institutions is allowed, but only one application is permitted per consortium. The DOE expects to distribute up to $22 million in funding across 10-15 awards, with individual projects ranging from $200,000 to $3.5 million over a project period of two years. Eligibility extends to domestic institutions, including DOE National Laboratories and for-profit organizations. However, non-DOE/NNSA Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) and other federal agencies are excluded from applying directly but may participate as subrecipients. Key dates include a Letter of Intent (LOI) deadline of November 14, 2024, with full applications due by January 14, 2025.
Award Range
$200,000 - $3,500,000
Total Program Funding
$22,000,000
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
No
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
All types of domestic applicants are eligible to apply, 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. Federally affiliated1 entities must adhere to the eligibility standards below: 1. DOE/NNSA National Laboratories DOE/NNSA National Laboratories are eligible to submit applications under this NOFO and may be proposed as subrecipients under another organization’s application. If recommended for funding as a lead applicant, funding will be provided through the DOE Field-Work Proposal System and work will be conducted under the laboratory’s contract with DOE. No administrative provisions of this NOFO will apply to the laboratory or any laboratory subcontractor. If recommended for funding as a proposed subrecipient, the value of the proposed subaward will be removed from the prime applicant’s award and will be provided to the laboratory through the DOE Field-Work Proposal System and work will be conducted under the laboratory’s contract with DOE. Additional instructions for securing authorization from the cognizant Contracting Officer are found in Section IX of this NOFO. 2. Non-DOE/NNSA FFRDCs Non-DOE/NNSA FFRDCs are neither eligible to submit applications under this NOFO nor to be proposed as subrecipients under another organization’s application. 3. Other Federal Agencies Other Federal Agencies are neither eligible to submit applications under this NOFO nor to be proposed as subrecipients under another organization’s application. Notes for applicants of all types: This NOFO seeks to support basic research to advance understanding rather than to address commercial opportunities. Applications that propose research related to current commercial activity or current customer needs may be declined without merit review. Applications that are submitted by applicants that have not submitted a required LOI will be declined without further review.
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
October 15, 2024
Application Closes
January 14, 2025
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