Project Grant 31310024M0003

This Project Grant award from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) under the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Scholarship and Fellowship Program (CFDA 77.008) provides $482,592.00 to Purdue University to develop a novel Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) model for advanced nuclear reactors. The project aims to enhance nuclear safety and security assessments for emerging reactor designs. This 3-year award, effective March 8, 2024, supports Purdue University's research and modeling expertise to advance the analysis of accident scenarios and risk factors relevant to the operation of next-generation nuclear power plants. The U.S. NRC Scholarship and Fellowship Program funds undergraduate scholarships, graduate fellowships, faculty development, and technical training programs to build a qualified nuclear workforce.