Key Dates

The Visiting Faculty Program (VFP) has delayed the opening of applications for the Summer 2026 term. Please check back regularly for the latest updates on application dates and deadlines. To make sure you don't miss any announcements, consider connecting with us on LinkedIn!

At the submission deadline (shown in red) the application system will close, and no materials will be accepted after the submission deadline has passed. The Application System closes at 5:00 PM Eastern Time.

VFP Term: Summer 2026
On-line Application Opens

October 15, 2025
Applications
including recommendations
Due

January 7, 2026
5:00 PM ET*
Offer Notification Period Begins

February 4, 2026
All DOE Offers and Notifications Complete

On or around
April 15, 2026

*A research proposal co-developed with a DOE laboratory researcher must be electronically submitted by all faculty applicants as part of their application.

All dates are tentative and subject to change.