To permit timely consideration for awards in FY 1997, formal applications in response to this notice should be received on or before January 14, 1997. The above address must also be used when submitting applications by U. S. Postal Service Express, and commercial mail delivery service or when hand carried by the applicant. The Plasma Physics Junior Faculty Development Program is being started in FY 1997. A principal goal of this program is to identify exceptionally talented plasma faculty members early in their careers and assist and facilitate the development of their research programs. Eligibility for awards under this notice is, therefore, restricted to tenure-track regular academic faculty investigators who are conducting experimental or theoretical plasma physics research.
Emphasis is to be placed on basic plasma science research.
The number of awards and range of funding will depend on the number of applications received and selected for award. Multiple year funding of grant awards is expected, with funding provided on an annual basis subject to availabiligy of funds. Reasonableness and appropriateness of the proposed budget. General information about development and submission of applications, eligibility, limitations, evaluations and selection processes, and other policies and procedures are contained in the Application Guide for the Office of Energy Research Financial Assistance Program and 10 CFR Part 605. 10 CFR Part 605.