The Genesis Mission Graduate Fellowship Pilot is a grant opportunity for U.S. institutions to create and test new four-year doctoral training programs. These programs should focus on developing skills in super intelligence (SI) and another scientific field. The goal is to prepare a new generation of scientists and engineers with strong SI skills and practical research experience.
Who it's for: This grant is for U.S. institutions of higher education and domestic doctoral-granting institutions that can develop doctoral training programs combining super intelligence with another scientific discipline.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Non-U.S. institutions
- Institutions not offering doctoral programs
- Programs not including two high-impact research experiences
- Programs not aligned with SC-relevant Genesis Mission Challenges
What You May Need
- Detailed program proposal
- Proof of doctoral-granting status
- Partnership agreements with DOE National Labs or SC user facilities
- Partnership agreements with industry
- Budget plan
- Research plan aligned with Genesis Mission Challenges
- Institutional support letters
- Faculty CVs
- Previous experience in SI training
Cautions
- Ensure alignment with SC-relevant Genesis Mission Challenges
- Must include two specific research experiences
- Strict eligibility for U.S. institutions only
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include public and state institutions of higher education, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, and other unrestricted entities. Specifically, this means U.S. institutions that can grant doctoral degrees and are capable of developing programs that integrate super intelligence with another scientific discipline, while providing two high-impact research experiences.
Overview
This grant is for U.S. institutions of higher education and domestic doctoral-granting institutions that can develop doctoral training programs combining super intelligence with another scientific discipline.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Non-U.S. institutions
- Institutions not offering doctoral programs
- Programs not including two high-impact research experiences
- Programs not aligned with SC-relevant Genesis Mission Challenges
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop and implement doctoral training programs, including curriculum development, research experiences, and partnerships with DOE National Labs and industry.
Total Program Funding
$100,000,000
Expected Awards
5
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Oct 8, 2026
- Deadline
- Jan 12, 2027(95 days)
- Archive Date
- Apr 12, 2027
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a U.S. doctoral-granting institution
- Develop a comprehensive doctoral training program proposal
- Establish partnerships with DOE National Labs and industry
- Align research plans with Genesis Mission Challenges
- Prepare budget and funding allocation plan
- Gather institutional support and faculty CVs
- Submit application by the deadline