Generic glass scintillator R & D for EIC calorimeters

The Department of Energy Office of Science awarded Catholic University of America a $266,000 project grant under the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (CFDA 81.049) for research and development of generic glass scintillator materials for Electron Ion Collider (EIC) calorimeters. The award period runs from September 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, with work to be performed in Washington, DC. This project supports fundamental scientific research in high energy physics by advancing detector technology critical to the EIC experimental program through the development and characterization of improved scintillator materials and their performance in calorimeter applications.

Catholic University of America is conducting this research with a sub-award to Abilene Christian University, as documented in a sub-grant agreement dated November 7, 2025. The collaborative effort combines the research expertise of both institutions to deliver technical innovations in glass scintillator materials science, contributing to the Department of Energy's broader mission of sponsoring fundamental research across the nation's research institutions.