Nonvolatile computing and communications in thin-film lithium niobate electro-optics
Active Project Grant Awarded Last action
- Award ID
- FA9550261B157
- Recipient
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Northwestern University UEI EXZVPWZBLUE8
- Awarding agency
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Air Force Research Laboratory
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $297,396
Award facts
- Assistance listing
- 12.800 Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program
- Completion date 12% complete
- Place of performance
- Illinois, USA
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About this award
The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Research Laboratory awarded Northwestern University $297,396 on June 15, 2026, under the Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program (CFDA 12.800) to conduct research on nonvolatile computing and communications in thin-film lithium niobate electro-optics. The project runs through June 14, 2029, and is performed in Illinois. The award is a Project Grant, a competitive selection resulting from peer and scientific review. Northwestern University is a non-profit private research institution headquartered in Evanston, Illinois, that operates as a prime recipient of federal research grants across science, technology, engineering, and health domains. The funding supports research enhancing the Department of the Air Force's ability to perform its mission and maintain technological superiority in scientific areas relevant to Air Force needs.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Amendment | $145,542 | |
| Original award | $151,854 |
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Who received award FA9550261B157?
FA9550261B157 was awarded to Northwestern University by Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command) on June 15, 2026.
How much is award FA9550261B157 worth?
$297,396 has been obligated on FA9550261B157.
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