Limited Submission Opportunity: DOE Marine Energy Foundational Research and Testing Infrastructure
DOE Marine Energy Foundational Research and Testing Infrastructure
URL: https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/#FoaId8d8e76a7-bebf-4a9b-bf54-fd305d512310
OBJECTIVES:
Marine energy technologies provide renewable sources of electricity that support EERE goals of increasing energy affordability, domestic economic prosperity, and energy security while enhancing the reliability and resiliency of the U.S. power grid. This FOA addresses priorities in the following areas: marine energy foundational Research and Development (R&D) at non-federal research institutions, collaborative R&D efforts among research organizations and the marine energy industry, and expansion of marine energy testing capabilities.
The goals of this FOA support key DOE priorities:
- Management and Operational Priorities focusing on 1) evaluating existing partnership and proposing opportunities to increase collaboration, particularly among the private sector, with emphasis on technology transfer, 2) enhancing partnerships that advance DOE/ EERE priorities and strengthen U.S. competitiveness, 3) developing a cross sector strategy for stakeholder and international engagement, and 4) evaluating how performance is measured and developing new measures;
- Water Security Grand Challenge focusing on developing small modular energy-water systems for urban, rural, tribal, coastal communities and further advancements around the Blue Economy; and
- R&D priorities focusing on addressing technical challenges associated with upstream domestic supply capacity, workforce development and opportunities for public private partnerships.
Marine energy technologies convert the energy of waves, tides, and river and ocean currents into electricity and have the potential to provide millions of Americans with locally sourced, clean, and reliable energy. Marine energy resources are predictable and forecastable with a generation profile complementary to other renewable energy resources such as onshore wind and solar, which can enhance their contributions to grid resilience and reliability.
FUNDING INFORMATION: up to $5,000,000 depending on subject area
ELIGIBILITY RESTRICTIONS:
Cost share requirements vary by Topic Area
INTERNAL SELECTION PROCESS:
Interested investigators should submit the following materials via InfoReady Review by DATE: 4/29/2020
- Questions outlined in InfoReady Review application;
- A letter of recommendation from the appropriate department chair or dean
- A brief statement (up to 2 pages) by the candidate describing their scientific achievements and proposed project;
- A brief budget outline for the proposed project
- Up-to-date CV or biosketch.
A faculty committee will review internal proposals and select nominees.
DEADLINES:
Internal Materials Due: Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Sponsor Deadline: Monday, May 11, 2020