The U.S. Department of Energy has announced its annual funding opportunity of up to $400 million for basic research, according to an HPCwire release dated Oct. 2, 2026. The program is designed to advance the frontiers of scientific knowledge and lay the groundwork for future technologies and innovation.
The announcement says the funding delivers on an Executive order, though it does not name the order or provide further details. The release also does not specify which research areas will be prioritized, how applications will be evaluated, or when proposals are due.
As an annual opportunity, this appears to be a recurring DOE initiative rather than a one-time allocation. Researchers and institutions interested in applying will likely need to watch for additional guidance from the department.