High-Energy-Density Laboratory Plasma Science

The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science and National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) jointly announce a funding opportunity for research in High-Energy-Density Laboratory Plasma Science. The opportunity seeks new and renewal applications across five research topics: relativistic HED plasmas and intense beam physics, nonlinear optics of plasmas and laser-plasma interactions, HED hydrodynamics, warm dense matter, and radiation-dominated dynamics and material properties. Eligible applicants include all domestic entities except DOE/NNSA National Laboratories, non-DOE/NNSA FFRDCs, and other Federal agencies. Applications require a Letter of Intent due January 30, 2025, with full proposals due March 27, 2025.

Up to $7 million in total funding is available, with 8-12 awards expected ranging from $200,000 to $750,000 each for project periods of 1-3 years. Multi-institutional teams must apply using a prime and subaward model, with the lead institution performing the majority of work. Awards are expected to be made in Fiscal Year 2025 by June 2025.