The Nuclear Energy Research Initiative 2007 Annual Report and the International Nuclear Energy Research Initiative 2007 Annual Report Issued
On June 24, 2008 the Department issued reports on its Nuclear Energy Research Initiative (NERI) and International Nuclear Energy Research Initiative
(I-NERI) programs. The NERI and I-NERI Programs support the National Energy Policy by conducting research to advance nuclear science and technology in the United States. Both programs address key technical issues impacting the expanded use of nuclear energy worldwide and directly support the Department of Energy's (DOE) principal applied nuclear research programs: the Generation IV Nuclear Energy Systems, the Advanced Fuel Cycle Initiative, and the Nuclear Hydrogen Initiative. Since 2005, the NERI Program has required that U.S. university researchers lead all new projects. This approach not only furthers the goals of DOE's priority nuclear research, but also enhances the Nation's nuclear technology educational infrastructure. The I-NERI program leverages the U.S. investment in nuclear technology research with similar contributions from other participating countries, drawing from the best expertise around the world to jointly develop innovative nuclear technologies. The reports summarize research progress for projects awarded in FY 2005-2007 and provides the abstract of the projects awarded late in FY2007. The NERI and I-NERI reports were distributed to Congressional members, the Nuclear Energy Advisory Committee, national laboratories, university, industry and international participants in the NERI and I-NERI programs.
NERI 2007 Annual Report
I-NERI 2007 Annual Report
