Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRCs)

Summary

The Department of Energy's Office of Science is soliciting applications for Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRCs). EFRCs are large-scale, multi-investigator research programs focused on fundamental energy science. This is a synopsis-stage notice (DE-FOA-0003614) posted on Grants.gov, indicating a forthcoming or active funding opportunity. The full scope, funding levels, and detailed requirements are expected in subsequent FOA documentation.

How they evaluate

Risks & flags

• Only a synopsis is available — full FOA details, scope, and award values are not yet disclosed, limiting competitive preparation time once the full FOA is released
• Short window between open date (02/18/2026) and close date (07/01/2026) relative to the complexity typically associated with large multi-investigator center grants