For more information about the Office of Science Grant Program, go to the Front Page of the Office of Science Grants and Contracts Web Site. Notice inviting academic research grant applications. RIM is critical to the DOE in facing issues related to budget pressures, energy efficiency, safety, and security. Applications should be from investigators who are currently involved in basic research in this area, and should be submitted through an U.S. academic institution. The purpose of this program is to support fundamental research in Robotics and Intelligent Machines for the present and future needs of the Department of Energy.
Eligibility is restricted to academic research institutions.
Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a brief pre-application. A response to the pre-applications encouraging or discouraging a formal application will be communicated to the applicant within approximately thirty days of receipt. This above address must also be used when submitting applications by U.S. Postal Service Express, any commercial mail delivery service, or when hand carried by the applicant. An original and seven copies of the application must be submitted. Due to the anticipated number of reviewers, it would be helpful for each applicant to submit an additional four copies of the application.