DOE opens annual basic research funding call of up to $400 million
The FY2027 opportunity invites institutions to seek support for research across seven Office of Science programs.
Event / data period: 2026-10-01
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The U.S. Department of Energy announced an annual “Open Call” offering up to $400 million for basic research in fiscal 2027. The funding opportunity is intended for proposals in areas not covered by the department’s more specific calls.
DOE listed seven program areas: advanced scientific computing, basic energy sciences, biological and environmental research, fusion energy, high-energy physics, nuclear physics, and isotope research and production. The announcement sets a maximum funding opportunity; it does not state that the full amount has been awarded or identify selected projects.
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DOE 2027 basic research call
Maximum funding in the annual open call and number of covered program areas.
- Maximum funding
- ≤400 million USD
- 2026-10-01 · Observed
- Program areas
- 7 areas
- 2026-10-01 · Observed
Methodology
The upper limit and program list are transcribed from DOE. The amount is a maximum available through the call, not a total of grants already awarded.
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Subjects and places
Subject proposals
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