Federal Project Grant Award Summary

Purdue University received a $533,333 Project Grant award from the Department of Energy's Office of Nuclear Energy under the Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration program (CFDA 81.121) on August 1, 2026, with a completion date of July 31, 2028. This Phase II Continuation award under the Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research (CINR) program, executed through the Nuclear Energy University Program (NEUP), supports university-based research and development complementary to ongoing NEUP initiatives. The award provides funding for Purdue's continued research efforts in areas aligned with the Office of Nuclear Energy's strategic mission objectives, which include maintaining existing U.S. nuclear reactors, deploying new reactor technologies, securing the nuclear fuel cycle, and expanding international nuclear energy cooperation.

The specific research deliverables and project scope are not detailed in the available award documentation; however, as a Phase II Continuation award, the project builds upon prior high-quality research completed by Purdue through NEUP. Projects selected under this competitive process typically involve integrated research projects, specialized research infrastructure support, or applied research addressing identified gaps in nuclear energy technology and workforce development. The award is executed at Purdue's West Lafayette, Indiana facility and represents the institution's continued participation in DOE's university-based nuclear energy research ecosystem.