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Awards/PROJECT GRANT (B)

$65,285,317

Department of Energy·Department of Energy

to DUKE UNIVERSITY

energyexpired
ACTION DATE2026-04-22·SOURCEUSASPENDING·SOURCE IDASST_NON_DEFG0297ER41033_089
Award description

STUDIES OF NUCLEAR STRUCTURE USING NEUTRONS AND CHARGED PARTICLES

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What the model surfaced from this award

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In plain English

Fundamental research into nuclear structure and reactions using neutron and charged particle experiments.

Sub-sectors
nuclear-researchdoe-national-labsfundamental-science
Why this matters

Advances nuclear physics understanding critical for stockpile stewardship, reactor safety, and next-generation energy technologies.

Supply-chain signal

Supports demand for specialized nuclear instrumentation, particle detectors, and accelerator facilities at DOE labs.

U.S.–China competition angle

Nuclear science capabilities underpin U.S. energy independence and weapons-stockpile reliability amid great-power competition.

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Period of performance
Start
1997-04-01
End
2026-02-28
Status
expired78 days ago
Sources

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