In this newton program, we plan to map the needs to take advantage of the high current proton driver and potentially demonstrate the path to use of superconducting cyclotrons technology

The Department of Energy Advanced Research Projects Agency awarded The Research Foundation For The State University Of New York (operating as Stony Brook University) a $2.920 million cooperative agreement on September 19, 2025, under the Advanced Research Projects Agency—Energy program (CFDA 81.135) to map needs for leveraging a high current proton driver and to demonstrate the path to using superconducting cyclotrons technology for accelerator driven systems (ADS). The work applies computational and experimental research approaches, building on prior ISODAR development, to establish rational pathways for high current cyclotron technology deployment in ADS applications.

Performance occurs at Stony Brook, New York, through September 18, 2028.

The recipient distributes work through sub-awards to Massachusetts Institute of Technology (sub-award awarded November 28, 2025), University of Tennessee (sub-award awarded November 21, 2025), and Ionetix Corporation (sub-award awarded October 8, 2025). All sub-recipients deliver work on technical approaches to achieving attractive ADS economics based on near-term high current cyclotrons.

The Research Foundation For The State University Of New York functions as prime recipient; Stony Brook University is the executing institution. Stony Brook operates as a child entity under the parent Research Foundation for administrative and compliance purposes. The funding flows through the SUNY system's centralized research administration and sponsored-programs office.

Leveraging previous isodar work, we propose a unique research approach (computational and experimental) that will flesh out rational approaches that will aid in a pathway for high current cyclotron technology directly for ADS.