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The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine is seeking suggestions for experts to participate in the new consensus study to evaluate DOE's Milestone-Based Fusion Development (MBFD) Program. This study will assess the status and effectiveness of the MBFD Program, with a focus on the benefits and drawbacks of its milestone-based approach. It will also evaluate the program's progress, impacts, and lessons learned, drawing on perspectives from DOE, awardees, investors, and other public- and private-sector participants.
Using these suggestions, National Academies staff will be looking to build a study committee of approximately 10 volunteer experts, in addition to collecting information for potential speakers, participants, and peer reviewers.
Based on the Statement of Task, staff are looking for expertise particularly in the following areas:
- Fusion science and technology
- Nuclear project management
- Economics
- Funding models
- Program evaluation
- National and international energy policy
The National Academies value a wide range of perspectives to strengthen the quality of our work. We carefully consider alternative viewpoints when formulating advice, convening experts with differing experience and perspectives, providing oversight, and conducting all other activities, and strive to foster an environment where all can participate fully. We welcome your suggestions for a broad range of experts to work with us.
We invite you to submit your suggestions by October 30, 2026 AT 11:59 PM.