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.

General Resources

Introductory Resources

• 2025 DOE ECRP Info Session Recording
  • 2025 DOE ECRP Info Session Slides 
  • 2025 DOE ECRP FAQ
• Contacting Program Officers
  • One-Pager (Generic) Individual Investigator Template

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

• DOE ECRP Full Application Checklist
• DOE ECRP Narrative Template
• DOE ECRP Summary Template

Supplemental Documents

• DOE Collaborator Template
• DOE Equipment Template
• DOE Facilities & Resources Single Investigator Template

PIER Plan

About the DOE Promoting Inclusive and Equitable Research (PIER) Plan

Effective 1/25/2025, PIER plans are no longer required.

• DOE PIER Template
• DEI Plan Template