It states that "The Office of Fusion Energy Sciences (OFES) of the Office of Science (SC), U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), announces its interest in receiving grant applications for the development of new measurement capabilities in magnetic fusion plasmas, leading to improved understanding of plasma behavior in fusion experiments."
It states that both new programs and existing programs up for renewal funding in FY 2002, should submit to this Notice.
Applications submitted in response to this Notice must be received no later than 4:30 p.m., August 1, 2001. Electronic submission of formal applications will not be accepted. Applicants are requested to submit a letter-of-intent by June 28, 2001. The completed formal applications referencing Program Notice 01-25 should be forwarded to: U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Science, Grants and Contracts Division, SC-64, 19901 Germantown Road, Germantown, Maryland 20874-1290, ATTN: Program Notice 01-25. The above address must also be used when submitting applications by U.S. Postal Service Express, any commercial mail delivery service, or when hand- carried by the applicant.
Letters-of-intent referencing Program Notice 01-25 should be forwarded to: U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Science, Office of Fusion Energy Sciences, SC-50, 19901 Germantown Road, Germantown, Maryland 20874-1290, ATTN: John Sauter. Letters-of-intent can also be submitted via e-mail at the following address: john.sauter@science.doe.gov. The letter-of-intent should include the title of the application, the name, telephone number, and e-mail address of the principal investigator(s), the requested funding, names and institutions of any collaborators, and a one-page abstract. Then Notice states, "These letters-of-intent will be used to organize and expedite the review process. Failure to submit a letter-of-intent will not negatively prejudice a responsive formal application that is submitted in a timely manner. Electronic submission of letters-of-intent is acceptable."
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Darlene Markevich, SC-55 GTN, U.S. Department of Energy, 19901 Germantown Road, Germantown, MD 20874-1290, telephone (301) 903-4920, or by e-mail address, darlene.markevich@science.doe.gov or contact John Sauter, SC-55 GTN, U.S. Department of Energy, 19901 Germantown Road, Germantown, MD 20874-1290, telephone 301-903-3287, or by e-mail address, john.sauter@science.doe.gov.
General Information: General information about development and submission of applications, eligibility, limitations, evaluations, and selection processes, and other policies and procedures may be found in the Application Guide for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program and 10 CFR part 605. Electronic access to SC's Financial Assistance Guide and required forms is possible via the Internet using the following Web site address:
The Notice states, "Grant applications are sought for the development of new measurement capabilities in a given class of magnetic fusion devices that will lead to improved understanding of plasma behavior in magnetic fusion experiments. The magnetic fusion energy sciences community and OFES must recognize the measurement as necessary for advancing the magnetic fusion energy sciences program. Primary interest for this Notice is in experimental programs, although it is recognized that part of a coordinated application may include theory and modeling in support of experiments."
The Notice states, "More detailed information about measurements that are needed for advancing the magnetic fusion program has been prepared by members of the fusion community. This information can be found at the following Web site:
The Notice states, "Approximately $2,200,000 of Fiscal Year 2002, funding will be available for awards resulting from this Notice. The number of awards and range of funding will depend on the number of applications received and selected for award. Multi-year funding of awards is expected, generally for three years, with funding provided on an annual basis. You are encouraged to submit applications with three- year project periods, unless the nature of your research requires a project period of less than three years. However, due to the anticipated funding levels for Fiscal Year 2002, the initial funding period may be less than twelve months, with two subsequent funding periods of one year each. The project period will be determined by OFES. New projects (i.e., research that is not considered a renewal of a current grant) selected for award may have a funding start date in Fiscal Year 2003."
The Notice states, "Because of the total amount of available funding and the intent to have a broadly based program, applications with an annual requirement in any year in excess of $400,000 are less likely to be funded. The cost-effectiveness of the application will be considered when comparing applications with differing funding requirements. In cases where the proposed work assumes the availability of a facility, experimental apparatus, or base group to perform the work, the funding source(s) for these additional needs must be identified in the grant application."
The Notice states, "Applicants are encouraged to collaborate with researchers in other institutions, such as universities, industry, non- profit organizations, federal laboratories, and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), including the DOE National Laboratories. In the case of collaborative applications submitted from different institutions, which are directed at a single research activity, each application must have a distinct scope of work and a qualified principal investigator who is responsible for the research effort being performed at his or her institution."