The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management has allocated $8.8 million to fund 11 university-based research and development projects focused on improving the performance of hydrogen-fueled turbines. These projects target the development of advanced materials and components capable of withstanding the extreme conditions produced during hydrogen combustion, with the ultimate goal of enabling the utilization of up to 100% clean hydrogen in gas turbines for low-carbon power generation. The selected universities will conduct research to enhance hot gas path component design in gas turbines using hydrogen-containing fuels. Additionally, one recipient will focus on applied research for turbine hot gas path components incorporating advanced cooling architectures and materials/manufacturing technologies. Other recipients will investigate the risks associated with material fatigue and thermal/mechanical stresses in rotating detonation engines using hydrogen fuels, with a focus on developing strategies to minimize these risks through material selection and design improvements. The projects' outcomes are anticipated to contribute significantly to the Biden-Harris Administration's objectives of achieving 100% carbon-free electricity by 2035 and establishing a net-zero emissions economy by 2050. By investing in cutting-edge research, the DOE aims to make clean hydrogen more affordable and widely adopted, while also supporting the growth of the hydrogen workforce and expanding the clean energy sector. The Department's National Energy Technology Laboratory will oversee the management of the funded projects, which form part of the broader effort to reduce the cost of clean hydrogen and advance clean energy pathways in the United States.