Silicon Carbide Cladding Lead Test Rod Development—Phase 1 2026 Grant
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This call is open to large companies, research institutions and universities and 1 other, at idea and R&D stage and prototype and pilot stage. Funding is a grant. Coverage is read from the notice itself: United States.
This grant funds Phase 1 development of silicon carbide cladding for lead test rods, advancing nuclear fuel technology for enhanced safety and performance. The opportunity is open to organizations capable of conducting materials science and nuclear engineering research and development.
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This program supports research, development, and fabrication of Silicon Carbide cladding specimens for research reactor insertion, irradiation, and post-irradiation examinations by 2030. The objective is to advance the scientific and technological maturity of silicon carbide cladding for nuclear fuel rods for future use in commercial light water reactors. This is a Phase 1 effort funded through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Energy Idaho Field Office.
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- How much funding does this grant offer?
- Silicon Carbide Cladding Lead Test Rod Development—Phase 1 offers $62.5M.
- When is the Silicon Carbide Cladding Lead Test Rod Development—Phase 1 deadline?
- Applications close 7 Dec 2026 23:59.
- Who can apply for Silicon Carbide Cladding Lead Test Rod Development—Phase 1?
- Eligibility covers organisations in US; large-company, research-institution, university, consortium. The full eligibility conditions are part of the Pro detail.
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