The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) awarded a $700,000 Project Grant to North Carolina State University (NC State) under the NRC Scholarship and Fellowship Program (CFDA 77.008). The grant, awarded on June 14, 2024, supports the "Distinguished Faculty Advancement Program in Nuclear Engineering" at NC State, with a projected completion date of June 13, 2028. The program aims to cultivate a capable nuclear workforce through activities such as undergraduate and graduate...
This $572,358 Project Grant award from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) under the NRC Scholarship and Fellowship Program (CFDA 77.008) is funding North Carolina State University's (NC State) Graduate Fellowship in Nuclear Engineering (NCSU-GFINE) program. The 4-year grant, awarded on June 14, 2024, will support graduate-level scholarships, fellowships, and research in nuclear science, engineering, and related technical disciplines at NC State. This federal grant aligns with the...
This Project Grant award of $500,000.00 from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) under the CFDA 77.008 "U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Scholarship and Fellowship Program" supports research at North Carolina State University (NC State) to develop microstructure-based strength prediction models for additively manufactured 316H stainless steel after post-build processing. The award has a performance period from November 29, 2024 to November 28, 2027. The NRC Scholarship...
The National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) awarded a $500,000 Project Grant (CFDA 77.008) to the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) to conduct large-scale soil-structure-fluid interaction testing and analysis. The purpose is to enhance seismic risk assessment models for advanced reactor designs. The 3-year project period runs from January 31, 2025 to January 30, 2028. As the prime awardee, UNR's Sponsored Projects Division will leverage the university's expertise in nuclear science,...
This $500,000 Project Grant awarded by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) under the NRC Scholarship and Fellowship Program (CFDA 77.008) is intended to support the "Improved Analysis and Visualization of DPRA Simulation Data" at the University of Maryland, College Park. The project aims to enhance the analysis and visualization capabilities for DPRA (Dynamic Probabilistic Risk Assessment) simulations, which are critical for evaluating the safety and performance of nuclear...
This $900,000 federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) under the Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration program (CFDA 81.121) supports nuclear energy research at North Carolina State University (NC State). The main objectives are to conduct mechanical properties testing of unirradiated and irradiated materials, as well as microstructural characterization of radiation and deformation-induced defects. NC State is collaborating with Missouri University...
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) awarded a $500,000 Project Grant (CFDA 77.008 - NRC Scholarship and Fellowship Program) to North Carolina State University (NC State) to develop advanced, radiation-resistant and high-temperature-tolerant solid-state Ga2O3 hydrogen sensors for enhanced safety of nuclear facilities. The 3-year project aims to create innovative sensor technology to monitor hydrogen levels in harsh nuclear environments.
As part of this grant, NC State is collaborating...
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) awarded a $700,000 Project Grant on June 14, 2024 to Clemson University under the NRC Scholarship and Fellowship Program (CFDA 77.008). The award will support faculty advancement and research focused on nuclear materials over a four-year period, with a completion date of June 13, 2028. Clemson University, as the prime recipient, will leverage its expertise in nuclear science, engineering, and related technical disciplines to deliver innovative...
This $625,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy under the CFDA 81.121 Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration program will support North Carolina State University's (NC State) research and development activities focused on advancing nuclear energy science and technology.
The grant will fund a 5-year research initiative at NC State to address technical, cost, safety, security, and proliferation resistance challenges in the...
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...