# 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.

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- Published: 2026-10-06T17:58:49+00:00
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- 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.

## Data

### DOE 2027 basic research call

Maximum funding in the annual open call and number of covered program areas.

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.

| label | value | unit | period | basis | value_qualifier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum funding | 400 | million USD | 2026-10-01 | observed | upper-bound |
| Program areas | 7 | areas | 2026-10-01 | observed |  |

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## Sources

- [U.S. Department of Energy](<https://www.energy.gov/articles/energy-department-announces-400-million-basic-research-advance-frontiers-science>) (Source checked: 2026-10-06; Published: 2026-10-01)

## Correction history

- 2026-10-07T00:53:06+03:00: German and Portuguese editions and translations of the data and correction explanations have been added to this article.
- 2026-10-07T05:57:17+03:00: Data classification added: each figure now carries a measure identifier with its unit, geography, frequency and type. No figure, unit or date changed.

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