Genesis Mission Graduate Fellowship Pilot
🏛 Office of Science
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This grant is for U.S. institutions of higher education and domestic doctoral-granting institutions. Lead applicants must be institutions that offer doctoral training programs. Subawards can go to other higher education institutions, industry partners, DOE National Laboratories, and SC user facilities.
Applications must develop four-year doctoral training pilots with dual competency in super intelligence (SI) and another scientific discipline. Research must include two high-impact experiences: one at a DOE National Laboratory or SC user facility, and one in industry.
All graduate fellowship research must align with SC-relevant Genesis Mission National Science and Technology Challenges outlined in the RFA.
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Program description
American scientists and engineers will power the super intelligence (SI) revolution in science and innovation through the Genesis Mission. DOE SC hereby invites applications from United States (U.S.) Institutions of Higher Education and domestic doctoral-granting institutions to develop and demonstrate the effectiveness of novel four-year doctoral training pilots with dual competency in SI and another scientific discipline. Two high-impact research experiences are required as part of the pilot, one at a DOE National Laboratory or SC user facility and one in industry. The purpose of this pilot is to lay the foundation for the first cohort of Genesis Mission Graduate Fellows, representing a new generation of Ph.D.-level scientists and engineers with exceptional training in SI and scientific disciplines along with practical research experiences. All graduate fellowships supported by this NOFO must support research activities related to SC-relevant Genesis Mission National Science and Technology Challenges as detailed in the Request for Applications (RFA), DE-FOA-0003612.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (R&R Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative
- Budget and Budget Justification
- Letters of Commitment from DOE National Laboratories and Industry Partners
- Curriculum Plan for Four-Year Doctoral Training
- Institutional Certification of Doctoral Granting Status
Program contact
- 👤 Michael S Zarkin Grants Management Specialist
- 📧 GM-Uni-Engagement@doe.gov
- 📞 301-903-4946
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 81.049 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$1,250,640,884
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$836,082,435
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$396,718,000
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$241,000,000
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$237,065,653
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$211,031,477
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$126,425,786
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$123,402,593
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$78,691,103
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$78,303,346
Top States by Funding
- CA 19 awards $1,830.5M
- MI 6 awards $1,414.9M
- MA 12 awards $375.3M
- IL 5 awards $351.2M
- WI 5 awards $343.9M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
FAQ
Who can be the lead applicant?
Only U.S. institutions of higher education and domestic doctoral-granting institutions. These institutions must offer doctoral training programs.
Can industry or national labs be partners?
Yes, they can receive subawards. In fact, industry participation is required for one of the two mandated research experiences.
What must the doctoral training program focus on?
Dual competency in super intelligence (SI) and another scientific discipline. Research must align with Genesis Mission National Science and Technology Challenges.
When is the application deadline?
January 12, 2027. This is a fixed deadline, not rolling.
What is the funding level?
Awards are $20 million each. The total program pool is $100 million, supporting multiple pilot programs.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Focus your application on how your institution uniquely combines SI training with deep expertise in a complementary scientific discipline.
- Secure DOE National Laboratory and industry partners early. Document their commitment to provide meaningful research experiences for graduate fellows.
- Clearly map your curriculum to the specific Genesis Mission National Science and Technology Challenges your program will address.
- Build a detailed timeline for the four-year doctoral training program with clear milestones for both SI and disciplinary competencies.
- Emphasize how your program prepares Ph.D. graduates for careers at the intersection of SI and science innovation.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications fail when institutions cannot clearly demonstrate dual competency in SI and their chosen scientific discipline. Many proposals underestimate the importance of DOE National Laboratory and industry partnerships—these must be genuine collaborations, not afterthoughts. Misalignment with Genesis Mission National Science and Technology Challenges is a common rejection reason.
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