DOE and NSF Interagency Research Act

This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) and National Science Foundation (NSF) to work together on collaborative research projects. It mandates a competitive, merit-reviewed process for funding joint initiatives in key areas like quantum computing, fusion energy, AI for climate science, and advanced manufacturing, directly affecting researchers at universities, national labs, and non-profits. The law also requires DOE and NSF to share data, support STEM workforce development through internships and training, and report to Congress within two years on their coordination efforts and research outcomes. The focus is on strengthening federal research collaboration without altering existing funding mechanisms.