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Applying for a Voucher

GAIN NE Vouchers

Request for Assistance

Voucher Approval Schedule

Voucher Request Tips

Frequently Asked Questions

Supporting those nuclear developers who meet the GAIN NE Voucher program’s technical and market-impact criteria is critical to maximizing the impact its resources can provide. GAIN helps applicants navigate every step of the process, giving them the best chance to participate in the program and accelerate the advancement of their technology.

We strongly recommend that prospective voucher applicants reach out to GAIN to discuss their proposal’s scope and cost estimate before they apply, both of which are essential in the creation of a successful application. Contact Chris Lohse, Innovation & Technology Manager, at [email protected] or 925-698-9988, to schedule a consultation.

Criteria and Tips

Prospective voucher applicants must meet the GAIN NE Voucher program’s eligibility criteria and submit a request. The following pages detail the steps and criteria required to participate in the program.

The GAIN NE Voucher Request for Assistance contains all the rules of the voucher request. Learn more >

GAIN has collected the top questions asked by potential participants. Learn more >

GAIN has outlined 7 tips for writing a successful NE voucher request. Learn more >

Potential NE Voucher applicants should contact GAIN to prepare for the CRADA requirements. Learn more >

From application submission to beginning work, GAIN has compiled the time frames of the NE vouchers program. Learn more>

GAIN is ready to help at every phase of the process, including your submission. Learn more >

GAIN Consultation

DOE-NE accepts applications focused on innovation that support the broader NE mission, which includes production and utilization of nuclear energy produced from fission (e.g., for increased generation of electricity, supply of process heat, synthetic fuels or chemicals production, etc.) in the following general topic areas:

  • Analysis and evaluation of, and for, advanced reactor concepts and associated designs, including development of research and development (R&D)-based licensing, technical requirements, or regulatory strategies
  • Analysis, evaluation, and technology development of fission reactors for space, maritime or defense applications
  • Use of artificial intelligence to accelerate development and deployment of nuclear technologies, especially advanced reactors
  • Advanced tools and methods to enhance in-situ recovery mining technologies
  • Advanced nuclear fuel development, fabrication, and testing (including fuel materials and cladding)
  • Development of improved methods and technologies for spent nuclear fuel and high-level waste management
  • Advanced separation technologies for the recycle and reuse of valuable nuclear materials
  • Assessment of concepts and approaches and technology for material control and accounting (MC&A), safeguards against proliferation, and security risks
  • Structural material and component development, testing, and qualification
  • Development, testing, and qualification of instrumentation, controls, and sensor technologies that are hardened for harsh environments and secured against cyber intrusion
  • Modeling and simulation, nuclear applications of high-performance computing, codes, and methods
  • Technical assistance from subject matter experts and/or data/information to support technology development and/or assessment of key technical or licensing issues.

Important Voucher Dates

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