In 2024, the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), through its NA-22 Office of Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation Research and Development, awarded $50 million in cooperative agreements to two university-led consortia—one led by the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and the other by the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Each consortium is eligible to receive up to $5 million annually for five years, supporting both the education of the next generation of nuclear security and nonproliferation experts and the advancement of mission-critical research aligned with NNSA’s strategic goals.
The Institute for Nuclear Security (INS) plays a central leadership role in the UT-led consortium, serving as an award chair. This strategic support has enabled INS to:
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Modernize and expand its laboratory infrastructure
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Increase funding opportunities for graduate students
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Deepen its core research programs
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Directly support stakeholders across the nuclear security enterprise
The INS is proud to contribute to a national effort shaping the future of nuclear security through innovation, education, and collaboration.