Direct Detection Dark Matter Experiments (DDDM)

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Support for Construction of Direct Detection Dark Matter Experiments in Particle Astrophysics

Synopsis

This solicitation invites proposals for support of R&D and construction of future generation experiments that conduct direct-detection searches for dark matter particles. Proposals are not limited to searches for WIMPs or axions; any viable dark matter species may be the object of an investigation.

Program contacts

Name	Email	Phone	Organization
Jean Cottam Allen Program Director	jcallen@nsf.gov	(703) 292-8783	OD/OD
James Whitmore Program Director	jwhitmor@nsf.gov	(703) 292-8908	MPS/PHY

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Program status: Archived

Program 13-597 was archived.

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Published:

August 29, 2013

Direct Detection Dark Matter Experiments (DDDM)

Status: Archived

Archived funding opportunity

NSF's implementation of the revised 2 CFR

Important information for proposers

Updates to NSF Research Security Policies

Synopsis

Program contacts

Awards made through this program

Direct Detection Dark Matter Experiments (DDDM)

Status: Archived

Archived funding opportunity

NSF's implementation of the revised 2 CFR

Important information for proposers

Updates to NSF Research Security Policies

Synopsis

Program contacts

Awards made through this program

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