Nuclear Science User Facilities (NSUF)DOE Headquarters Perspective
Michael Worley Director, Office of Innovative Nuclear Research
Office of Nuclear EnergyU.S. Department of Energy
June 22, 2015
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Overview
Office of Science and Technology Innovation Overview
Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research Solicitation
Path Forward
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Office of Nuclear Energy Structure
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Science and Technology Innovation
Competitive, crosscutting and transformative nuclear energy research and infrastructure support
Coordination and integration with other NE R&D programs to achieve a balanced portfolio
Science and Technology Innovation
R&D
NEUP
NEET-CTD
SBIR/STTR
R&D Infrastructure
RRI
NSUF
NEAMS
Fuels Product Line
Reactor Product Line
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NSUF Budget History
$18.5M total FY 2015 Base NSUF Budget
$ 3.1M to new large awards in FY 2015· $2.6M for three access-only awards· $0.5M for one combined R&D and access award
$3.4M to previously-awarded experiments in FY 2015· Fully funds mortgaged experiments
FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15
$22.195M $20.350M $14.563M $14.563M $14.563M $18.509M
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Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research Solicitation
Objective: To promote efficiency and the effective use of resources
2013: CINR first released · Included NEET R&D · Universities could submit dual R&D and NSUF
access proposals2014: NSUF participates in infrastructure
award selection· Jim Cole joined panel to give an expert opinion on
priorities 2015: NSUF fully integrated in the CINR
· Access-only awards· Combined R&D and access awards
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Pathway to NSUF Success
Improve program efficiency and utilization of funding· Funding all previously awarded mortgaged projects in FY 2015· Streamlining user’s week into a three day research exchange
NSUF to become the focal point for NE infrastructure investments and R&D using key NSUF capabilities· Establish a capabilities and equipment database· Provide input on the NEUP infrastructure awards· Requests for NSUF access awards now open to industry and national labs
Optimize partner utilization· Updating all partnership relationships· Working to promote effective use of partner capabilities
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BACKGROUND
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NEUP/IUP Structure
Competitive process for awarding U.S. University-led R&D and infrastructure projects, and scholarships/fellowships to US or permanent resident students in NE fields of study.
To date, NEUP/IUP have awarded $401M to 104 US universities/schools in 39 states and DC.
US universities can be supported by US national labs, industry, and international partners
NEUP/IUP Award Structure
Program Directed
Integrated Research Projects
Program Supporting
Infrastructure
General Scientific
Equipment
Reactor Upgrades
Research & Development
(Program)
Mission Supporting
Research & Development
(Transformative)
Student Investment
Fellowships and Scholarships
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Nuclear Energy Enabling Technologies Crosscutting Technology Development
Provide solutions that address critical gaps relevant to crosscutting nuclear energy technologies
Objectives:· Conduct research to develop innovative and
crosscutting technologies leading to significant advancements for multiple reactor and fuel cycle concepts.
· Support strategic infrastructure investments to enhance the national nuclear research infrastructure.