Key Dates:  Applications Due: May 15, 2009; 8 p.m. EST

Program Information:  An office of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the mission of the Office of Nuclear Physics (NP) Isotope Development and Production for Research and Applications Program is to develop, produce and distribute stable and radioactive isotope products that are in short supply.  Isotopes are high-priority commodities essential for energy, medical and national security applications, and basic research.  A goal of the program is to make critical isotopes more readily available to meet domestic U.S. needs. The reliable availability of isotopes for research is crucial for U.S. scientists to stay engaged at the forefront of scientific advances and discoveries in isotope-using sciences.

Grant Information: The DOE Office of Nuclear Physics (NP) and Office of Science (SC) will administer Recovery Act grants for research and development on alternative methods to produce and separate stable and radioactive isotopes needed for a wide variety of research and applications. The proposed research and development should provide new and innovative technologies, or improvements to existing technologies, to foster the enhanced production of isotopes that will benefit research, and ultimately applications in medicine, homeland security, and industry. 

It is anticipated that a total of up to $4.75 million in Recovery Act funds will be available over a period of up to four years for multiple awards, starting as early as Fiscal Year 2009.  The number, duration and size of awards will depend on the number of applications selected for award, and the availability of Recovery Act funds.  DOE encourages transmitting your application well before the deadline.

For More Information:  View the full Funding Opportunity Announcement for program and application information.