The Department of Energy (DOE) is investing $293 million into AI technology to address various “national challenges” as part of the Genesis Mission. This initiative, titled “The Genesis Mission: Transforming Science and Energy with AI,” aims to encourage interdisciplinary teams to use new AI models to tackle issues such as critical minerals, nuclear energy, and quantum information science. Under Secretary for Science and Genesis Mission Director Darío Gil expressed the importance of these investments in generating innovative ideas and collaborations involving National Laboratories, the private sector, universities, and science philanthropies. Phase I awards will range from $500,000 to $750,000 for 9-month projects, while Phase II awards will range from $6 million to $15 million for projects lasting three years. The deadline for Phase I applications and Phase II letters of intent is April 28, 2026, while Phase II applications are due by May 19, 2026.
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