Fund research supporting the defense advanced research projects agency DARPA mechanically interlocked materials mims program

The University of Chicago was awarded a $572,926 Cooperative Agreement by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) under the Research and Technology Development program (CFDA 12.910) to conduct research supporting DARPA's Mechanically Interlocked Materials (MIMs) program. The effort involves the scalable synthesis of poly N-catenane and interlocked polymer networks, as described in the university's research proposal. The award began on September 28, 2023 and is scheduled for completion on September 27, 2024. As a renowned private research university with a history of substantial federal funding, the University of Chicago will leverage its world-class faculty, facilities, and interdisciplinary approach to advance innovative materials science research with potential military and dual-use applications.

This effort shall be carried out generally as set forth in exhibit b, research description document, dated august 15, 2023, and in the recipients proposal titled, scalable synthesis of poly n catenane and interlocked polymer networks, dated december 14, 2022, and revised april 18, 2023, copies of which are in the possession of both parties.