Programs
From collaborative funding, to partnership opportunities, to workshops and events, CAES offers a host of programs to meet your needs.
Research
Research is the cornerstone of scientific progress, driving innovation and knowledge expansion across disciplines to solve complex problems. Learn more about current projects.
Welcome to CAES
The Center for Advanced Energy Studies (CAES) is an academic-government-industry consortium comprised of the US Department of Energy’s Idaho National Laboratory, Boise State University, Idaho State University and University of Idaho. By conducting world-class collaborative research, CAES innovates to secure the nation’s energy future through cutting-edge research involving students, professors, industry leaders and national laboratory researchers.
Featured News
Idaho State University Announces 2025 ISU-CAES Internal Seed Grant Recipients
Idaho State University (ISU) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 ISU-CAES Internal Seed Grants. The program provides funding to ISU-led projects in collaboration with researchers at the...
Read More2024 Research Experience for Undergraduate Participants Announced
Ten students are once again taking part in the Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU): Advanced Manufacturing for a Sustainable Energy Future at CAES through the beginning of August. The cohort is working...
Read MoreUniversity of Idaho 2024 Seed Grant Recipients
University of Idaho (UI) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 UI-CAES Seed Funding Program. The program provides up to $10K to University of Idaho-led projects with the...
Read MoreCAES Welcomes University of Idaho Intelligent Manufacturing for Extreme Environments Workshop
University of Idaho (U of I), a partner in the Center for Advanced Energy Studies (CAES) consortium, hosted an Intelligent Manufacturing for Extreme Environments (IMEE) workshop in Idaho Falls on...
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