ML24326A084
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| Issue date: | 11/18/2024 |
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University Nuclear Leadership Program US Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Meeting Logistics
- Virtual participants are in listen -only mode until the designated comment session.
- No regulatory decisions will be made at todays meeting
- This meeting will be recorded.
- The NRC provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please see the public meeting notice for contact information.
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- Introductions
- Opening Remarks
- NRC Presentation
- UNLP Overview
- Public Comments
- NRC Presentation
- ADVANCE Act Traineeship Subprogram
- Public Comments
- Closing Remarks Agenda
Pu rpose Provide an overview and collect feedback of the overall progress of the NRCs University Nuclear Leadership Program (UNLP) that develops the future nuclear workforce through educational and research grants Provide an opportunity for applicants, grantees, and other key stakeholders of UNLP to share their views and experiences with the overall program progress Share perspectives from institutions of higher education, national labs, and industry on the design and implementation of the traineeship subprogram mandated by the recently passed Accelerating Deployment of Versatile, Advanced Nuclear for Clean Energy (ADVANCE) Act.
The University Nuclear Leadership P ro g ra m (UNLP ) h a s b e e n in e xist e n c e sin c e 20 0 9 w h e n Co n g re ss first a u t h o rize d it, a n d it w a s p re vio u sly kn o w n a s t h e In t e g ra t e d Un ive rsit y P ro g ra m (IUP ).
UNLP p ro vid e s g ra n t s t o a c a d e m ic in st it u t io n s t o su p p o rt e d u c a t io n in n u c le a r sc ie n c e a n d e n g in e e rin g t o d e ve lo p a w o rkfo rc e c a p a b le o f su p p o rt in g t h e d e sig n,
c o n st ru c t io n, o p e ra t io n, a n d re g u la t io n o f n u c le a r fa c ilit ie s a n d t h e sa fe h a n d lin g o f n u c le a r m a t e ria ls.
Th e p ro g ra m a w a rd s $ 16 M a n n u a lly t o in st it u t e s o f h ig h e r e d u c a t io n (IHEs),
in c lu d in g Min o rit y Se rvin g In st it u t io n s (MSIs), in su p p o rt o f t h e ir sc ie n c e a n d e n g in e e rin g p ro g ra m s re le va n t t o t h e n u c le a r in d u st ry.
UNLP Grants Overview h t t p s://n e rs.e n g in.u m ic h.e d u /
h t t p s://n u c le a r.m st.e d u /
- 3 years
- $200,000 to institution
- $20,000 per student over the grant period
- Undergraduate Students (Sophomore, Juniors, Seniors)
- Service Agreement Scholarships Fellowships Trade Schools/
Community Colleges Distinguished Faculty Advancement
- 4 ye a rs
- $40 0,0 0 0 to in stitu tion
- $50,0 0 0 p e r stu d e n t, p e r ye a r
- Gra d u a te Stu d e n ts (Ma ste rs & Ph D)
- Se rvice Ag re e m e n t
- 2 ye a rs
- $150,0 0 0 to in stitu tion
- $10,0 0 0 p e r stu d e n t, p e r ye a r
- Se rvice Ag re e m e n t
- 4 ye a rs
- $50 0,0 0 0 b a se a w a rd or $60 0,0 0 0 p rovid e d
$10 0,0 0 0 in stitu tion m a tch in g ($60 0,0 0 0 NRC+$10 0,0 0 0 in stitu tion )
- Stu d e n ts su p p ort fa cu lty re cip ie n ts
- 3 ye a rs
- $50 0,0 0 0 to in stitu tion
- Stu d e n ts su p p ort re se a rch Research &
Development UNLP Award Descriptions
Since 2009 709 Total Awards Fellowships Scholarships UNLP Award History 182 awards
$79.2M Distinguished Faculty Advancement 193 awards
$74.6M 160 awards
$29.4M 87 awards
$11.2M Trade Schools/
Community Colleges 68 awards
$33.4M Since 2020 Research &
Development 66 active grants 53 active grants 18 active grants 6 active grants 83 active grants
Student Service Agreement Applies to all scholarship and fellowship recipients Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress Marketing Manager Alfredo Torres Social Media Manager Claudia Alves Students must serve 6 months in nuclear related employment for each year of grant support NRC may non-competitively select grant recipients for job opportunities Financial Manager Students who do not meet service agreement are required to repay funds or apply for a waiver
FY24 Education
- FY24 NOFO posted 7/24/24, closed 9/6/24
- Currently in process of reviewing proposals with NRC and external reviewers
- Awards anticipated by April 2025 Current and Future Opportunities FY25 R&D
- NOFO anticipated to be posted to Grants.gov November 2024
- Awards are anticipated to be made September 2025 Grant Proposal Reviewers
- NRC is looking for potential volunteers from academia who are willing to serve as technical reviewers to evaluate research and education grant proposals.
- Ensure that grant proposals are properly evaluated and are relevant to the programmatic mission of the NRC.
Meeting Guidelines
- Hear from as many participants as possible
- All participants will be in listen
-only mode unless speaking
- Maintain a cordial and professional environment
- No regulatory decisions are being made at todays meeting
To Participate Today
- 1) Raise Hand your hand to indicate your desire to make a statement Teams: Use the raise my hand button Phone: Press *5
- 2) Wait for the facilitator to acknowled ge your turn to sp eak
- 3) Unm ute yourself Team s: Use the unm ute/m ic b utton Phone: Press *6
- How has the UNLP and the funding received contributed to your work, program, school, or local community?
- How has the UNLP contributed to the nuclear industry and workforce more broadly?
- What additional support or resources would be beneficial for applicants and grant recipients?
ADVANCE Act UNLP Traineeship Subprogram US Nuclear Regulatory Commission
UNLP Traineeship Subprogram https://www.energy.gov/ne/articles/nuclear-101-how-does-nuclear-reactor-work NUCLEAR ENERGY TRAINEESHIP SUBPROGRAM.
The Commission shall establish, as a subprogram of the Program, a nuclear energy traineeship subprogram under which the Commission, in coordination with institutions of higher education and trade schools, shall competitively award traineeships that provide focused training to meet critical mission needs of the Commission and nuclear workforce needs, including needs relating to the nuclear tradecraft workforce.
REQUIREMENTS. In carrying out the nuclear energy traineeship subprogram described in paragraph (1), the Commission shall
(A) coordinate with the Secretary of Energy to prioritize the funding of traineeships that focus on (i) nuclear workforce needs; and (ii) critical mission needs of the Commission; (B) encourage appropriate partnerships among
(i) National Laboratories; (ii) institutions of higher education; (iii) trade schools; (iv) the nuclear energy industry; and (v) other entities, as the Commission determines to be appropriate; and (C) on an annual basis, evaluate nuclear workforce needs for the purpose of implementing traineeships in focused topical areas that
(i) address the workforce needs of the nuclear energy community; and (ii) support critical mission needs of the Commission..
01 02 03 Our Goals The NRC will annually evaluate nuclear workforce needs for the purpose of implementing traineeships in focused topical areas, and coordinate with institutions of higher education and trade schools to provide focused training programs under the University Nuclear Leadership Program (UNLP).
The traineeship will be competitively awarded to institutions of higher education and trade schools for a comprehensive program that provides innovative and evidence-based, structured on-the-job training aligned with changing workforce and research needs.
The traineeship will provide opportunities to students from institutions of higher education and trade schools that leverage the capabilities and strategic partnerships with National Laboratories, the nuclear energy industry, and other entities that support the critical mission needs of the Commission to address emerging needs in nuclear careers beyond those in academia.
Meeting Guidelines
- Hear from as many participants as possible
- All participants will be in listen
-only mode unless speaking
- Maintain a cordial and professional environment
- No regulatory decisions are being made at todays meeting
To Participate Today
- 1) Raise Hand your hand to indicate your desire to make a statement Teams: Use the raise my hand button Phone: Press *5
- 2) Wait for the facilitator to acknowled ge your turn to sp eak
- 3) Unm ute yourself Team s: Use the unm ute/m ic b utton Phone: Press *6
- How could a traineeship subprogram enhance and benefit the nuclear workforce and nuclear technology?
- What specific skills and competencies are currently lacking in the nuclear workforce or will be needed in the future that a traineeship program could address?
- What elements should be included in a traineeship program to ensure it meets the diverse needs of potential trainees, employers, and the broader nuclear industry?
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UNLP Team Dire c t o r P ro g ra m Ma n a g e m e n t,
P o lic y De ve lo p m e n t &
An a lysis Offic e o f Nu c le a r Re g u la t o ry Re se a rc h Mic h a e l.Bre zo ve c @n rc.g o v Michael Brezovec Te a m Le a d e r Fin a n c ia l a n d P e rfo rm a n a c e Ma n a g e m e n t Da n ie l.Sh a p iro @n rc.g o v Daniel Shapiro Sr. Gra n t s Ad m in ist ra t ive Sp e c ia list (R&D Gra n t s)
Sa ra h.Sh a ffe r@n rc.g o v Sarah Shaffer Sr. Ma n a g e m e n t &
P ro g ra m An a lyst (Ed u c a t io n Gra n t s)
An it a.Ch a n @n rc.g o v Anita Chan Gra n t s P ro g ra m An a lyst Ash le y.Ch u rc h @n rc.g o v Ashley Willen
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