{"599566":{"#nid":"599566","#data":{"type":"news","title":"GT announces launch of the internal Energy Frontier Research Centers competition ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech is pleased to announce the launch of the GT internal Energy Frontier Research Centers competition.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EInternal LOI Submission Deadline:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003EThursday, December 14, 2017\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EInternal Proposal Submission Deadline:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003EThursday, December 14, 2017\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFunding Organization\u0026#39;s Deadline:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003EWednesday, January 31, 2018\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAward Cycle:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E2018\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Department of Energy\u0026rsquo;s (DOE) Office of Basic Energy Sciences (BES) announces a re-competition of the Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRC) and encourages both new and renewal applications. Applications will be required to address priority research directions identified by the series of \u0026ldquo;Basic Research Needs\u0026rdquo; reports, the scientific grand challenges identified in the report Directing Matter and Energy: Five Challenges for Science and the Imagination, and the opportunities described in the report Challenges at the Frontiers of Matter and Energy: Transformative Opportunities for Discovery Science. Applications submitted in response to this FOA must propose scientific research that addresses PRDs identified in one or more of these reports.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENote: DOE anticipates awards in a number of different scientific research areas. When making selections, DOE will\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003Eemphasize \u003C\/strong\u003Eemerging science priorities that have been highlighted in recent workshops, including:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003Equantum materials,\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003Ecatalysis science,\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003Esynthesis science,\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003Einstrumentation science,\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003Enext-generation energy storage,\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003Efuture nuclear energy, and\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003Eenergy-water issues.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn order to address these priorities, DOE plans to\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003Edeemphasize\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;the following topical areas:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003Ephenomena related to more mature areas of solar photovoltaics, thermoelectrics, and solid-state lighting;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003Ecarbon dioxide sequestration; and\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003Ebiologically-mediated breakdown and conversion of lignocellulosic biomass.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EScientific research related to environmental management will not be supported under this FOA, as this was the subject of a targeted EFRC FOA in FY2016.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EScience \u0026ldquo;Grand Challenges\u0026rdquo; and \u0026ldquo;Transformative Opportunities\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nThe BES mission to direct and control matter at the electronic, atomic, and molecular levels, requires new insights into the complexity that governs material properties and processes at the quantum level. A 2007 workshop examined the primary roadblocks to progress and resulted in the following BESAC report, which defined five \u0026ldquo;grand challenges\u0026rdquo; for science:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EDirecting Matter and Energy: Five Challenges for Science and the Imagination.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/science.energy.gov\/~\/media\/bes\/pdf\/reports\/files\/Directing_Matter_and_Energy_rpt.pdf\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/science.energy.gov\/~\/media\/bes\/pdf\/reports\/files\/Directing_Matter_and_Energy_rpt.pdf\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nIn this report, a new era for energy science was posed in five \u0026ldquo;grand challenges\u0026rdquo;:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EHow do we control material processes at the level of electrons?\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EHow do we design and perfect atom- and energy-efficient synthesis of revolutionary new forms of matter with tailored properties?\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EHow do remarkable properties of matter emerge from complex correlations of the atomic or electronic constituents and how can we control these properties?\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EHow can we master energy and information on the nanoscale to create new technologies with capabilities rivaling those of living things?\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EHow do we characterize and control matter away \u0026ndash; especially very far away \u0026ndash; from equilibrium?\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn 2015, in response to a charge to revisit this so-called \u0026ldquo;grand challenge\u0026rdquo; report, BESAC convened a committee of experts and issued the following report:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cem\u003EChallenges at the Frontiers of Matter and Energy: Transformative Opportunities for Discovery Science.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/science.energy.gov\/~\/media\/bes\/besac\/pdf\/Reports\/Challenges_at_the_Frontiers_of_Matter_and_Energy_rpt.pdf\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/science.energy.gov\/~\/media\/bes\/besac\/pdf\/Reports\/Challenges_at_the_Frontiers_of_Matter_and_Energy_rpt.pdf\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nThis report identified five \u0026ldquo;transformative opportunities\u0026rdquo; for discovery science:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EMastering Hierarchical Architectures and Beyond-Equilibrium Matter\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EBeyond Ideal Materials and Systems: Understanding the Critical Roles of Heterogeneity, Interfaces, and Disorder\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EHarnessing Coherence in Light and Matter\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ERevolutionary Advances in Models, Mathematics, Algorithms, Data, and Computing\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EExploiting Transformative Advances in Imaging Capabilities across Multiple Scales\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EApplications submitted in response to this FOA must propose research that addresses one or more of the \u0026ldquo;grand challenges\u0026rdquo; and that embodies one or more of the \u0026ldquo;transformative opportunities.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe primary purpose of the EFRCs is to support\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003Eintegrated, multi-disciplinary teams of researchers performing fundamental science\u003C\/strong\u003E; therefore dissemination of results through peer-reviewed publications is a necessary measure of success. In addition, DOE anticipates that some EFRC basic research will have potential technological value. When appropriate, EFRCs are encouraged to file for patent protection. Recipients are also encouraged to explore opportunities to accelerate the transition of promising scientific results to technology development and commercial applications outside of the EFRC; EFRC awards must not support applied research and technology development.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EInstitutional Limits\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGT is limited to the submission of three (3) proposals as the lead institution, therefore GT will conduct an internal selection process to determine the institutional applicants.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAward Timeline\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EGT Letter of Intent due - December 14, 2017\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EGT Internal Pre Proposals due - December 21, 2017\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EGT Institutional Nominee notifications issued - January 5, 2017\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ENSF Deadline for Proposal Submission - January 31, 2018\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGT Internal Competition Process:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E1)\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ELetter of Intent\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;due by\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EDecember 14, 2017\u003C\/strong\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ETo submit, please complete the LOI form at the link associated with this notification. (No actual, additional letter is required.)\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EYou will receive system confirmation of acceptance into this competition.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EYou will receive an additional system notification when the LOI competition is converted to open the window for submission of GT Internal Pre Proposal packages.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E2)\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EGT Internal Pre Proposal Packages\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003Edue by\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EDecember 21, 2017.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EAfter the LOI deadline, the LOI page will be converted to the GT Internal Competition. All applicants who have received an LOI acceptance, will receive a notification advising of the conversion and providing access to submit to the internal competition.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EThe GT Internal Pre Proposal package as detailed below, can then be uploaded as a single .pdf format file.\r\n\t\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\t\u003Cli\u003EProject Summary, 3 page maximum, which briefly describes:\r\n\t\t\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\t\t\u003Cli\u003EScientific Mission and goals\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\t\t\u003Cli\u003EBrief description of scientific methods\/approaches\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\t\t\u003Cli\u003EImportance of proposed research and potential impact\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\t\t\u003Cli\u003EA statement about how this proposed research is responsive to the FOA.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\t\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\t\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESelection Criteria\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAll submissions will be evaluated and rated by a selection committee using the following selection criteria:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026sect;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;Responsiveness to FOA\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026sect;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;Scientific and technical merit\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026sect;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;Appropriateness of the proposed research approaches\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026sect;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;Likelihood of scientific impact\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFor More Information\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ESee\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/science.energy.gov\/~\/media\/grants\/pdf\/foas\/2018\/SC_FOA_0001810.pdf\u0022\u003EEnergy Frontier Research Centers\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;solicitation.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EAll questions regarding this competition should be directed to Susan Roche at 404-894-8022 or\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:susan.roche@gatech.edu\u0022\u003Esusan.roche@gatech.edu.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/gatech.infoready4.com\/CompetitionSpace\/#competitionDetail\/1766814\u0022\u003EView Letter of Intent\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"DOE, BES announce Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRC), encourages both new and renewal applications"}],"uid":"28159","created_gmt":"2017-12-05 19:04:24","changed_gmt":"2017-12-05 19:04:24","author":"Kelly Smith","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2017-12-05T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2017-12-05T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"599565":{"id":"599565","type":"image","title":"DOE announces competition of Energy Frontier Research Centers","body":null,"created":"1512500629","gmt_created":"2017-12-05 19:03:49","changed":"1512500629","gmt_changed":"2017-12-05 19:03:49","alt":"","file":{"fid":"228578","name":"DOE crest.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/DOE%20crest.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/DOE%20crest.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":50344,"path_740":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/DOE%20crest.jpg?itok=su3zY7-m"}}},"media_ids":["599565"],"groups":[{"id":"217141","name":"Georgia Tech Materials Institute"},{"id":"372221","name":"Renewable Bioproducts Institute (RBI)"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"}],"keywords":[],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39531","name":"Energy and Sustainable Infrastructure"},{"id":"39471","name":"Materials"},{"id":"39491","name":"Renewable Bioproducts"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ESusan Roche, 404.894.8022\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["susan.roche@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}