Energy opens applications for $293 million in research funding

"The Genesis Mission has caught the imagination of our scientific and engineering communities to tackle national challenges in the age of AI. With these investments we seek breakthrough ideas and novel collaborations leveraging the scientific prowess of our National Laboratories, the private sector, universities and science philanthropies."

"In keeping with the Genesis Mission's goal of accelerating scientific innovation by leveraging the nation's supercomputer apparatus to run advanced AI systems and spur scientific advances, the RFA seeks applications from researchers within DOE's national laboratory apparatus, private sector and academia."

"Phase I awards will range from $500,000 to $750,000 and will last over a nine-month period. Phase II will see awards between $6 million and $15 million allocated over a longer three-year project period. Applicants to Phase I are not prohibited from future work within the longer-term Phase II."

The Department of Energy's Genesis Mission is distributing $293 million through a Request for Application targeting diverse research teams that employ artificial intelligence for problem-solving in critical technical fields. The initiative welcomes applications from researchers across DOE national laboratories, private sector organizations, and academic institutions. The program aims to accelerate scientific innovation by leveraging the nation's supercomputer infrastructure to run advanced AI systems. Phase I awards range from $500,000 to $750,000 over nine months, while Phase II awards provide $6 million to $15 million over three years. Researchers can progress from Phase I to Phase II, enabling sustained collaborative efforts across multiple sectors.

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