Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0002439
The High-Energy-Density Laboratory Plasma Science funding opportunity (DE-FOA-0002439) is a Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science announcement, jointly run by the Office of Science program in Fusion Energy Sciences (FES) and the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Defense Programs (DP) Office of Experimental Sciences. It solicits both new proposals and renewal applications for research awards under the SC-NNSA Joint Program in High-Energy-Density Laboratory Plasmas (HEDLP). The intent is to support fundamental science on high-energy-density (HED) laboratory plasmas, meaning experiments, theory, and simulation focused on how matter and plasmas behave under extreme conditions that are difficult to access outside of specialized facilities.
The joint HEDLP program traces back to a 2007 Interagency Task Force report on High Energy Density Physics, which recommended that the Office of Science and NNSA establish a coordinated program to steward fundamental HED laboratory plasma science across DOE. In practice, that means funding research that advances basic understanding while also strengthening the broader national HED research ecosystem, including the scientific foundations that underpin major DOE user facilities and capabilities relevant to fusion energy science and high-energy-density physics.
Scientifically, the FOA emphasizes research that explores matter at extreme temperature, density, and pressure. The topical scope is broad and includes laboratory astrophysics and planetary science (using laboratory plasmas to recreate or study phenomena relevant to stars, supernovae, accretion flows, planetary interiors, and related environments). It also covers the structure and dynamics of matter at the atomic scale under extreme conditions, which often connects to equations of state, ionization balance, and material response when subjected to intense energy deposition. Another major area is laser-plasma interactions and relativistic optics, including regimes where intense lasers drive strongly nonlinear plasma behavior, generate energetic particles or radiation, and push into relativistic interaction physics. The program also calls out magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) and magnetized plasma studies, which can include instability physics, magnetic-field generation and evolution, reconnection-like processes, and transport changes caused by strong magnetization. Finally, it includes plasma atomic physics and radiation transport, which are central to interpreting diagnostics and to predicting how energy moves through hot, dense plasmas via emission, absorption, scattering, and non-local radiation effects.
Administratively, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and supports awards via grants and cooperative agreements. It was released on December 2, 2020, with an original application deadline of February 18, 2021, targeting FY 2021 awards. The listed award ceiling is $350,000, and the DOE anticipated making about 11 awards. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 81.049. Eligibility is indicated as “Others,” with the expectation that applicants consult the FOA’s eligibility section for the specific categories of eligible institutions and any special conditions.
Overall, this FOA is aimed at strengthening the foundational science of high-energy-density laboratory plasmas across a wide range of interconnected topics, spanning experiments and modeling that improve understanding of extreme plasma states, their interactions with intense lasers and magnetic fields, and the atomic and radiative processes needed to diagnose and predict behavior in HED environments.Apply for DE FOA 0002439
- The Department of Energy - Office of Science, Office of Science in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "High-Energy-Density Laboratory Plasma Science" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.049.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 02, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 18, 2021. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $350,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 11 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the High-Energy-Density Laboratory Plasma Science funding opportunity?
It is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science funding opportunity announcement titled "High-Energy-Density Laboratory Plasma Science" (DE-FOA-0002439). It solicits proposals for research awards under the SC-NNSA Joint Program in High-Energy-Density Laboratory Plasmas (HEDLP).
Which DOE offices run this opportunity?
The announcement is jointly run by the DOE Office of Science program in Fusion Energy Sciences (FES) and the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Defense Programs (DP) Office of Experimental Sciences.
What program is this FOA associated with?
This FOA supports the SC-NNSA Joint Program in High-Energy-Density Laboratory Plasmas (HEDLP).
Does the FOA accept new proposals, renewals, or both?
It solicits both new proposals and renewal applications.
What is the main purpose or intent of the program?
The intent is to support fundamental science on high-energy-density (HED) laboratory plasmas, including experiments, theory, and simulation focused on how matter and plasmas behave under extreme conditions that typically require specialized facilities to access.
What does "high-energy-density (HED) laboratory plasma science" mean in this context?
In this FOA, HED laboratory plasma science refers to research on matter and plasmas at extreme temperature, density, and pressure, studied through laboratory experiments and supported by theory and simulation.
What kinds of research approaches are encouraged?
The FOA explicitly includes experiments, theory, and simulation as relevant approaches for studying HED laboratory plasmas.
Why is this a joint Office of Science and NNSA effort?
The joint program is described as a coordinated effort to steward fundamental HED laboratory plasma science across DOE, advancing basic understanding while strengthening the broader national HED research ecosystem and scientific foundations that underpin major DOE user facilities and capabilities relevant to fusion energy science and high-energy-density physics.
Where did the joint HEDLP program originate?
The joint HEDLP program traces back to a 2007 Interagency Task Force report on High Energy Density Physics, which recommended that the Office of Science and NNSA establish a coordinated program for fundamental HED laboratory plasma science across DOE.
What scientific conditions or regimes does the FOA emphasize?
The FOA emphasizes research exploring matter at extreme temperature, density, and pressure.
What topical areas are included within the scientific scope?
The FOA scope is broad and includes: laboratory astrophysics and planetary science; atomic-scale structure and dynamics of matter under extreme conditions; laser-plasma interactions and relativistic optics; magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) and magnetized plasma studies; and plasma atomic physics and radiation transport.
Does the FOA include laboratory astrophysics and planetary science?
Yes. It includes laboratory astrophysics and planetary science, using laboratory plasmas to recreate or study phenomena relevant to stars, supernovae, accretion flows, planetary interiors, and related environments.
Does the FOA support research on equations of state or ionization balance?
Yes. The FOA includes the structure and dynamics of matter at the atomic scale under extreme conditions, often connecting to equations of state, ionization balance, and material response under intense energy deposition.
Are laser-plasma interactions and relativistic optics within scope?
Yes. The FOA includes laser-plasma interactions and relativistic optics, including strongly nonlinear behavior driven by intense lasers, energetic particle or radiation generation, and regimes that push into relativistic interaction physics.
Is magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) included?
Yes. The FOA calls out MHD and magnetized plasma studies, including topics such as instability physics, magnetic-field generation and evolution, reconnection-like processes, and transport changes caused by strong magnetization.
Does the FOA cover plasma atomic physics and radiation transport?
Yes. Plasma atomic physics and radiation transport are included, with emphasis on their role in interpreting diagnostics and predicting energy flow through hot, dense plasmas via emission, absorption, scattering, and non-local radiation effects.
What type of funding mechanism is used?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and supports awards via grants and cooperative agreements.
What is the FOA number for this opportunity?
The FOA number is DE-FOA-0002439.
When was this FOA released?
It was released on December 2, 2020.
What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline listed is February 18, 2021.
Which fiscal year were awards targeted for?
The FOA targeted FY 2021 awards.
What is the maximum award amount mentioned (award ceiling)?
The listed award ceiling is $350,000.
How many awards did DOE anticipate making?
DOE anticipated making about 11 awards.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 81.049.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is indicated as "Others," and applicants are expected to consult the FOA's eligibility section for the specific categories of eligible institutions and any special conditions.
Does the FOA aim to support only applied work, or also basic science?
The FOA is aimed at supporting fundamental science and advancing basic understanding of HED laboratory plasmas, while also strengthening the broader national HED research ecosystem.
How does this FOA relate to DOE user facilities and broader capabilities?
The program is described as strengthening the scientific foundations that underpin major DOE user facilities and capabilities relevant to fusion energy science and high-energy-density physics.
What is the overall goal of the FOA in plain terms?
Overall, the FOA seeks to strengthen foundational science in high-energy-density laboratory plasmas across interconnected topics, spanning experiments and modeling to better understand extreme plasma states, interactions with intense lasers and magnetic fields, and the atomic and radiative processes needed to diagnose and predict behavior in HED environments.
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