About the Department of Energy
The Department of Energy (DOE) funds basic and applied research through several offices within the department.
ARPA-E: The Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) advances high-potential, high-impact energy technologies that are too early for private-sector investment. ARPA-E awardees are unique because they are developing entirely new ways to generate, store, and use energy. For information on ARPA-E’s current FOAs and detailed information on the ARPA-E funding application process, use the ARPA-E funding portal
Office of Science: DOE’s Office of Science is the nation’s largest federal sponsor of basic research in the physical sciences and is a major supporter of research in such key scientific fields as physics, materials science, computing, and chemistry. It is the lead federal agency supporting fundamental scientific research related to energy. Information on DOE's Office of Science funding opportunities can be found here.
Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE): The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy program invests in research and development to lower the cost of clean energy technologies, protect the private sector from financial risk, and ensure an equitable transition to a decarbonized economy. Funding is awarded through an open, competitive process hosted primarily on the EERE Funding Opportunity eXCHANGE.
Information and funding opportunities from other DOE offices can be found on the DOE website.
Early Career Resources
If you're looking to apply for an early career grant with the Department of Energy, below is a link for you to learn more about DOE early career funding, as well as a list of the resources PDS has prepared for this program. One-on-one consultations and direct assistance in proposal development are also available, including document review and editing. Please note that availability may vary based on demand and scheduling. The PDS list of services can be found here.
Please reach out to us if the file you are looking for is not updated for the current proposal call. We will be happy to update it for you!
General Resources
Introductory Resources
- 2025 DOE ECRP Info Session Recording
- Contacting Program Officers
General Files
Data Management and Sharing Plan (DMSP)
- To develop your Data Management and Sharing Plan (DMSP), please visit the UC Davis Library’s highly informative Research Data Management website that will walk you through the process of developing a DMSP using the DMPTool. The California Digital Library’s DMPTool is an online tool containing templates and resources for different agencies and programs and is designed to guide you through the process of creating a DMSP that is compliant with funder requirements.
Resources for Specific Opportunities
DOE Early Career Research Program
About the DOE Early Career Research Program