Innovations in Nuclear R&D Student Competition

The Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy (NE) announced a new request for applications (RFAs) for the Innovations in Nuclear Energy Research and Development Student Competition, seeking to recognize and award published graduate and undergraduate students for innovative nuclear energy research. This program was formerly known as the Innovations in Nuclear Technology R&D.

Students may submit one or more publications and will be considered for any of the four categories in which they are eligible. Applicants may only win one competition per year.

• Open Competition (Undergraduate and Graduate Students)
• Competition for Graduate Students Attending Minority Serving Institutions or Belonging to an Underserved Community
• Competition for Undergraduate Students Attending Minority Serving Institutions or Belonging to an Underserved Community
• ​Undergraduate Competition​

In addition to honoraria, travel and conference opportunities may accompany awards. First place award recipients in the open competition will have an opportunity to present their publication at the annual ANS Winter Meeting as well as other national meetings.

Applications are due by March 8, 2023, at 5:00 pm ET. Students must apply electronically at NEUP.gov. No hard copy applications will be accepted.

Additional information and resources can be found on NEUP.gov under Student Resources.