Tenders/Genesis Mission Graduate Fellowship Pilot

Genesis Mission Graduate Fellowship Pilot

Office of Science

Published: Oct 8, 2026

Updated: Oct 8, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a grants contract in the Research, education and training and information and communication technology sectors, with a focus on Higher Education, Scholarships, Innovation and Laboratories. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

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Description

American scientists and engineers will power the super intelligence (SI) revolution in science and innovation through the Genesis Mission . DOE SC hereby invites applications from United States (U.S.) Institutions of Higher Education and domestic doctoral-granting institutions to develop and demonstrate the effectiveness of novel four-year doctoral training pilots with dual competency in SI and another scientific discipline. Two high-impact research experiences are required as part of the pilot, one at a DOE National Laboratory or SC user facility and one in industry. The purpose of this pilot is to lay the foundation for the first cohort of Genesis Mission Graduate Fellows, representing a new generation of Ph.D.-level scientists and engineers with exceptional training in SI and scientific disciplines along with practical research experiences. All graduate fellowships supported by this NOFO must support research activities related to SC-relevant Genesis Mission National Science and Technology Challenges as detailed in the Request for Applications (RFA), DE-FOA-0003612 . Agency: Michael S Zarkin Grants Management Specialist CFDA: 81.049 Eligible Applicants: In accordance with 2 C.F.R. § 910.126, Competition, eligibility for award is restricted to U.S. Institutions of Higher Education and domestic doctoral-granting institutions as the lead applicant. This restriction on the lead applicant is necessary because only institutions of higher education and doctoral-granting institutions offer doctoral training programs. Applications may include subawards to institutions of higher education, industry, DOE National Laboratories, and SC user facilities. Applicant Types: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Cost Sharing: No More Info: Office of Science — https://science.osti.gov Contact: Michael S Zarkin Grants Management Specialist Email: GM-Uni-Engagement@doe.gov

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