Cooperative Agreement 2534830
- Federal Grant Award Summary The National Science Foundation's Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences awarded $599,987 to the University of Wisconsin-Madison under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049) for a collaborative research project titled "Robust Searches for Ultrahigh Energy Neutrinos with RNO-G." This two-year project, effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2027, will expand the Radio Neutrino Observatory in Greenland (RNO-G) by...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The University of Chicago received a $374,122 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Physics under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049) for the period September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2027. This collaborative research award supports the expansion of the Radio Neutrino Observatory in Greenland (RNO-G), an ultra-high energy neutrino detection facility that observes the Northern Sky. The grant funds the design,...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The National Science Foundation's Division of Physics awarded $518,500 on August 1, 2025, under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences (CFDA 47.049) program to the University of Kansas Center for Research Inc. to advance ultra-high energy neutrino (UHEN) detection capabilities through ice characterization and calibration research. The project, scheduled for completion by July 31, 2027, addresses critical gaps in understanding radiofrequency (RF) propagation through...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The National Science Foundation Division of Physics awarded $600,000 under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences (CFDA 47.049) program to the University of Delaware on August 15, 2025, to support cosmic-ray physics research utilizing data from the IceCube Neutrino Observatory located at the U.S. Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station. The project, with an ultimate completion date of July 31, 2026, funds scientists at six institutions to analyze cosmic-ray data collected...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The National Science Foundation's Division of Physics awarded a $2.33 million Project Grant to the University of Maryland, College Park on September 1, 2025, under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049) for IceCube Data Analysis in the U.S. 2025-2028. This award supports continued scientific analysis of data collected by the IceCube Neutrino Observatory, a cubic-kilometer telescope embedded in Antarctic glacial ice that detects...
- This $457,452 Project Grant awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences will support the expansion of the Radio Neutrino Observatory in Greenland (RNO-G) to enable observations of ultra-high-energy neutrinos. The project, led by the University of Wisconsin - Madison, will improve drill reliability and efficiency to install additional monitoring stations in the Greenland ice, construct and install new instrumentation, study radio wave...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a two-year, $250,715 Project Grant to the University of Chicago under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049). The grant supports the expansion of the Radio Neutrino Observatory in Greenland (RNO-G) to enable observations of ultra-high-energy neutrinos, which can provide unique insights into the most powerful cosmic ray accelerators and explosive events in the universe. Specifically, the funding will be used to improve drill...
- The University of Chicago received a $112,290 project grant award from the National Science Foundation on March 15, 2021 to support time-critical enhancements for the Radio Neutrino Observatory in Greenland through February 28, 2022. Funded through the NSF's Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049), this award aims to promote progress in these scientific fields and strengthen the nation's scientific enterprise through increasing knowledge of major challenges. Specifically, the...
- This Project Grant award, valued at $171,330, was provided by the National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences to the University of Wisconsin System. The grant funds the continued operation and development of the Askaryan Radio Array (ARA) experiment, a cutting-edge neutrino astrophysics observatory located at the South Pole. The key products and services delivered through this award include: Ongoing operation and data collection for the ARA experiment,...
- This $148,000 Project Grant awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences, under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049), will support the expansion of the currently operating Radio Neutrino Observatory in Greenland (RNO-G) to enable observations of ultra-high-energy neutrinos. The project aims to further advance the understanding of the most powerful cosmic ray accelerators and explosive events in the universe through...
The University of Wisconsin-Madison received a $2.475 million Cooperative Agreement from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Physics under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049) for the period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031. This award funds the continued operations, management, and maintenance of the IceCube Neutrino Observatory (ICNO) located at the Amundsen Scott South Pole Station in Antarctica. Upon completion of the IceCube Upgrade in 2026, the observatory will operate over 5,500 optical modules installed across 91 boreholes drilled into the Antarctic ice sheet, positioning it as the world's most powerful neutrino telescope. The observatory's primary deliverable is the detection and analysis of high-energy neutrinos from distant cosmic sources to advance fundamental physics and astrophysics research. ICNO will maintain a high detection rate while supporting the development of advanced computing capabilities with applications across data-intensive science. Secondary products include educational opportunities training students and researchers in cutting-edge scientific and computational skills, continued study of deep glacial environments, and expanded seismic monitoring from one of Earth's quietest locations. These efforts collectively support neutrino physics research, enhance knowledge of Antarctic ice properties, and contribute to broader geophysical research capabilities.Summary of Federal Cooperative Agreement Award
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | $2.5m | 6/25/26 |