Sec. 5004. NUCLEAR SCIENCE TALENT EXPANSION PROGRAM FOR INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION
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## SEC. 5004 NUCLEAR SCIENCE TALENT EXPANSION PROGRAM FOR INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION **[**[42 U.S.C. 16532](/us/usc/t42/s16532)**]** ###
(a)Purposes The purposes of this section are— ####
(1)to address the decline in the number of and resources available to nuclear science programs at institutions of higher education; and ####
(2)to increase the number of graduates with degrees in nuclear science, an area of strategic importance to the economic competitiveness and energy security of the United States. ###
(b)Definition of Nuclear Science In this section, the term “nuclear science” includes— ####
(1)nuclear science; ####
(2)nuclear engineering; ####
(3)nuclear chemistry; ####
(4)radio chemistry; and ####
(5)health physics. ###
(c)Establishment The Secretary shall establish, in accordance with this section, a program to expand and enhance institution of higher education nuclear science educational capabilities. ###
(d)Nuclear science program expansion grants for institutions of higher education ####
(1)In general The Secretary shall award up to 3 competitive grants for each fiscal year to institutions of higher education that establish new academic degree programs in nuclear science. ####
(2)Priority In evaluating grants under this subsection, the Secretary shall give priority to proposals that involve partnerships with a National Laboratory or other eligible nuclear-related entity, as determined by the Secretary. ####
(3)Criteria Criteria for a grant awarded under this subsection shall be based on— #####
(A)the potential to attract new students to the program; #####
(B)academic rigor; and #####
(C)the ability to offer hands-on learning opportunities. ####
(4)Duration and amount #####
(A)Duration A grant under this subsection may be up to 5 years in duration. #####
(B)Amount An institution of higher education that receives a grant under this subsection shall be eligible for up to $1,000,000 for each year of the grant period. ####
(5)Use of Funds An institution of higher education that receives a grant under this subsection may use the grant to— #####
(A)recruit and retain new faculty; #####
(B)develop core and specialized course content; #####
(C)encourage collaboration between faculty and researchers in the nuclear science field; and #####
(D)support outreach efforts to recruit students. ###
(e)Nuclear science competitiveness grants for institutions of higher education ####
(1)In general The Secretary shall award up to 5 competitive grants for each fiscal year to institutions of higher education with existing academic degree programs that produce graduates in nuclear science. ####
(2)Criteria Criteria for a grant awarded under this subsection shall be based on the potential for increasing the number and academic quality of graduates in the nuclear sciences who enter into careers in nuclear-related fields. ####
(3)Duration and amount #####
(A)Duration A grant under this subsection may be up to 5 years in duration. #####
(B)Amount An institution of higher education that receives a grant under this subsection shall be eligible for up to $500,000 for each year of the grant period. ####
(4)Use of Funds An institution of higher education that receives a grant under this subsection may use the grant to— #####
(A)increase the number of graduates in nuclear science that enter into careers in the nuclear science field; #####
(B)enhance the teaching of advanced nuclear technologies; #####
(C)aggressively pursue collaboration opportunities with industry and National Laboratories; #####
(D)bolster or sustain nuclear infrastructure and research facilities of the institution of higher education, such as research and training reactors or laboratories; and #####
(E)provide tuition assistance and stipends to undergraduate and graduate students. ###
(f)Authorization of Appropriations ####
(1)Nuclear Science Program Expansion Grants for Institutions of Higher Education There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out subsection (d)— #####
(A)$3,500,000 for fiscal year 2008; #####
(B)$6,500,000 for fiscal year 2009; #####
(C)$9,500,000 for fiscal year 2010; #####
(D)$9,800,000 for fiscal year 2011; #####
(E)$10,100,000 for fiscal year 2012; and #####
(F)$10,400,000 for fiscal year 2013. ####
(2)Nuclear Science Competitiveness Grants for Institutions of Higher Education There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out subsection (e)— #####
(A)$3,000,000 for fiscal year 2008; #####
(B)$5,500,000 for fiscal year 2009; #####
(C)$8,000,000 for fiscal year 2010; #####
(D)$8,240,000 for fiscal year 2011; #####
(E)$8,500,000 for fiscal year 2012; and #####
(F)$8,750,000 for fiscal year 2013.
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