U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) - Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) Program

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

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

Award amountPartial tuition support

Last checkedJun 26, 2026

Application

Research Proposal Guidelines - SCGSR Program

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

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Requirements

Proposal must be co-developed by applicant and DOE scientist.; Proposal must be approved by the primary graduate thesis advisor.; Research must be conducted at the proposed DOE laboratory/facility.; Proposal must address SCGSR Priority Research Areas.; Proposal must identify how it uses DOE lab capabilities.

Application materials

SCGSR research proposal (3 pages excluding references); References (1 page limit); Letter of Support from thesis advisor

How to apply

Coordinate with DOE scientist and thesis advisor.; Develop proposal together.; Submit proposal through the online system.; Ensure both collaborators approve the final PDF.

Documents

Full proposal guidelines; Full research proposal guidance

Contact

DOE Office of Science Graduate Student Research Program

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