The Office of Science of the Department of Energy announces the fiscal year 2011 Early Career Research Program.  The funding opportunity for researchers in universities and DOE national laboratories was announced July 1, 2010. The Early Career Research Program, now in its second year, supports the development of individual research programs of outstanding scientists early in their careers and stimulates research careers in the disciplines supported by the DOE Office of Science. Opportunities exist in the following program areas: Advanced Scientific Computing Research (ASCR); Biological and Environmental Research (BER); Basic Energy Sciences (BES), Fusion Energy Sciences (FES); High Energy Physics (HEP), and Nuclear Physics (NP). Mandatory pre-applications are due
by 4 a.m. Eastern Time on August 13, 2010.  Only those applicants that receive notification from DOE encouraging a formal application may submit full applications.  Full applications from those encouraged to submit them are due November 9, 2010.

Further information on eligibility, program rules, and how to apply can be found at:

Summary of University Funding Opportunity Announcement
The complete university FOA is posted on FedConnect under Reference Number DE-FOA-0000395.

DOE National Laboratory Funding Announcement

Preapplications must be submitted through the following website:
https://EarlyCareerPreapp.science.doe.gov

Fiscal Year 2011 Frequently Asked Questions

Fiscal Year 2010 (Recovery Act) Award Abstracts