Genesis Mission Graduate Fellowship Pilot Program

The Genesis Mission Graduate Fellowship Pilot Program, solicitation DE-FOA-0003673, is a Department of Energy Office of Science initiative designed to cultivate an AI-ready scientific workforce. The program invites U.S. institutions of higher education and domestic doctoral-granting institutions to develop novel four-year doctoral training pilots that provide students with dual competency in Super Intelligence (SI) and a specific scientific discipline. The goal is to produce an initial cohort of approximately 100 Genesis Mission Graduate Fellows whose research aligns with SC-relevant National Science and Technology Challenges. A critical requirement of the pilot is that each fellow must complete two high-impact research experiences of ten weeks or more, one conducted at a DOE National Laboratory or SC user facility and one within the industry. The total available funding for the program is 100 million dollars, with individual awards estimated between 12 million and 25 million dollars. These funds are designated for fellow stipends, tuition, health insurance, and research experience expenses. The anticipated project period is 60 months, with 12-month budget periods. Applications must be submitted via the DOE SC Portfolio Analysis and Management System (PAMS), with a Letter of Intent due by November 9, 2026, and final applications due by January 12, 2027. Selection is based on a formal scientific merit review and program policy factors, including a due diligence review for research, technology, and economic security risks. All proposed work must be basic and fundamental research intended for scholarly publication and must strictly exclude restricted, classified, or export-controlled information.