DOE Office of Science Graduate Student Research Program

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DeadlineNovember 5, 2025 (2025 Solicitation 2), May 6, 2026 (2026 Solicitation 1), November, 2026 (2026 Solicitation 2)

Award amountMonthly stipend of up to $3,600

Last checkedJun 25, 2026

PDF guide

SCGSR Research Proposal Guidelines

Guidelines for developing and submitting a research proposal for the SCGSR program, including format, content, and required elements.

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Requirements

Proposal must be co-developed with a DOE scientist and PhD advisor.; Research must be approved by PhD advisor and integral to thesis.; Proposal must be submitted as a PDF document.; Proposal limited to three pages; references on one separate page.; Must address at least one SCGSR Priority Research Area.

Application materials

Research Proposal (PDF); Letter of Support from PhD advisor

How to apply

Upload the PDF proposal to the SCGSR online application system.

Documents

SCGSR Research Proposal Guidelines (PDF)

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