Funding-Limited Submission - U. S. Department of Energy – Geothermal Technology Advancement for Rapid Development of Resources in the U.S.; June 27, 2011

The goal of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) titled “Geothermal Technology Advancement for Rapid Development of Resources in the U.S.” is to develop and validate cost-competitive technologies and tools to accelerate the growth of geothermal energy in the United States.  This FOA will enable the Department of Energy (DOE) to partner with industry, academia and the national laboratories to discover new geothermal resources, develop innovative methods, and demonstrate high-impact geothermal technologies.

 

There are six topics in this FOA:

• Topic 1:              Advanced Exploratory Drilling Technologies
• Topic 2:              Advanced Well Completion Technologies
• Topic 3:              Zonal Isolation
• Topic 4:              Observation Tools and Data Collection System for Reservoir Stimulation
• Topic 5:              Geophysical Exploration Technologies
• Topic 6:              Geochemistry/Rock-Fluid Interactions

A single Principal Investigator or organization may submit separate applications as a Prime applicant to multiple topic areas, with a maximum of three applications per Principal Investigator or organization as a Prime applicant.  However, a single Principal Investigator or organization may not submit a single application that addresses multiple topic areas – i.e., applications to different topic areas must be submitted separately.

The full announcement can be accessed at:  https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/#b9217c25-1d81-42eb-a213-90079cd67d45

 

Because the Department of Energy only allows a maximum of three applications, the University of Kentucky has established an internal selection process.  Individuals interested in submitting to this program are to send the following information electronically to the Vice President for Research at vpr@email.uky.edu and a copy to their Associate Dean for Research by Monday, June 27, 2011:

• Names and departments of the Principal Investigator
• The topic area chosen
• Narrative description (2 pages)
• Budget, including the required 20% cost share and potential source of funds. Note:  Because of ongoing commitments, the Office of the Vice President for Research is unable to provide matching funds.

 

A committee will be appointed to review the applications and make recommendations.  All applicants will be notified of the results.  The Federal deadline is July 15, 2011. 

Questions about the submission process may be sent to Ms. Annette Evans in the Office of the Vice President for Research (mailto:alevan4@email.uky.edu. or 257-1663).