This department is offering grants for research and development of cutting-edge experiments aimed at directly detecting various types of dark matter particles beyond WIMPs or axions. The solicitation welcomes proposals focused on exploring any viable dark matter species, providing support for the construction of new-generation detection technologies. Apply now to contribute to the forefront of dark matter research and expand our understanding of the universe.
Opportunity ID: 241324
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | 13-597 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Direct Detection Dark Matter Experiments |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 47.049 — Mathematical and Physical Sciences |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date:: | Aug 29, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Jun 23, 2014 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Nov 26, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | |
| Archive Date:: | Jun 23, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 22,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $ |
| Award Floor:: | $ |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | *Organization Limit: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Universities and Colleges – Universities and two- and four-year colleges (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in, the US acting on behalf of their faculty members. Such organizations also are referred to as academic institutions. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | National Science Foundation |
| Description:: | This solicitation invites proposals for support of R&D and construction of future generation experiments that conduct direct-detection searches for dark matter particles. Proposals are not limited to searches for WIMPs or axions; any viable dark matter species may be the object of an investigation. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 2 | Opportunity NSF 13-597 has been archived. | Jun 23, 2014 |
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 47.049 |
| Competition ID: | |
| Competition Title: | |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00184336 |
| Opening Date: | Aug 29, 2013 |
| Closing Date: | Nov 26, 2013 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Jean Cottam Allen |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
SF424 (R & R) [V1.2] Project/Performance Site Location(s) [V1.4] Research And Related Other Project Information [V1.3] Research And Related Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded) [V1.2] Research & Related Personal Data [V1.2] Research & Related Budget [V1.1] NSF Cover Page [V1.3] |
| optional_forms |
R & R Subaward Budget Attachment(s) Form [V1.2] NSF Deviation Authorization [V1.1] NSF Suggested Reviewers [V1.1] NSF FastLane System Registration [V1.3] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.049 | PKG00184336 | Aug 29, 2013 | Nov 26, 2013 | View | Jean Cottam Allen | Organization Applicants |