Washington, Oct. 2 -- The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced an annual funding opportunity of up to USD 400 million for basic research aimed at advancing scientific knowledge and laying the groundwork for future technologies and innovation.

In a post on X, the department said the funding will cover research across the DOE's Office of Science, including advanced scientific computing, basic energy sciences, biological and environmental research, fusion energy sciences, high energy physics, nuclear physics and isotope research and production.

The initiative is aimed at addressing major scientific challenges, accelerating discoveries and laying the groundwork for technologies considered important to the country's future.

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