In the first notice, the OFES states it is interested in receiving proposals for grants for "innovative experiments in fusion energy confinement systems." Approximately $4.5 million will be available for this purpose. The notice states that the "specific areas of interest are: (1)innovative approaches to understanding plasmas, (2) innovative confinement concepts, and (3) innovative plasma operations in support of Proof of Principle, Performance Extension, and Burning Plasma Experiments." The proposals are due by May 15, 2002. Further details on the solicitation and how to submit proposals are posted at http://www.science.doe.gov/production/grants/Fr02-19.html

In the second notice, the OFES states that it is interested in receiving proposals for grants for "theoretical research in plasma and fusion science." Approximately $4 million will be available for this purpose. The notice states that the "specific areas of interest are: (1)magnetohydrodynamics and stability, (2) confinement and transport, (3) edge and divertor physics, (4) plasma heating and non-inductive current drive, (5) innovative/integrating concepts, and (6) atomic and molecular processes in plasmas." The proposals are due by June 4, 2002. Further details on the solicitation and how to submit proposals are posted at http://www.science.doe.gov/production/grants/Fr02-20.html